Staying determined: Part 2
About three months ago in November I wrote a post on writing to a soldier in Iraq, who had apparently gone home recently because we had at least three months worth of letters returned. For a while Emi and I were kind of miffed that he never wrote to say he was going home, or simply that he was okay. This went on until I realized how silly I had been in wanting recognition for the little thing I had done for a soldier…
Well guess what; he wrote. I had called home from work Thursday and mom was reading the mail. Mom- “Gary ---?” Me- “Oh my goodness that’s him! Oh wow!” We were very excited to finally hear from him.
What a blow it is to our pride when after spending so much time fuming about our misfortunes we are rewarded with what we were looking for; sometimes more. I just feel plain ridiculous after ranting and raving about my lost shoes… and then I find them right where I left them! It’s so natural, unfortunately, for us to immediately jump into a pity party for ourselves the minute “misfortune” appears. Take a look around you; what fellow American do you see that doesn’t long for recognition or prize?
Sadly, pride rules more hearts than one in this country… I just pray that both you and I would be able to learn from my mistake in seeking for recognition… maybe next time I’ll remember to say “God bless this soldier!” in any situation without hesitation.
May God continue to protect our troops… may America learn from His lessons.
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11 comments:
Yeah.... but I still haven't forgiven him.
Wow - how very "Christian" of you. Do you think that just maybe the soldier had other family friends and buddies to deal with other than some random girls he doesn't know in the middle of the country?
Not to mention, soldiers struggle returning to civilian life and maybe he didn't have much to say. Either way, he had his reasons and you say "i haven't forgiven him?"
Wow, you are really an egomaniac.
And you're really annoying. And have absolutely no sense of humor! Go Away!
its just so arrogant to assume that a soldier's top priority is writing to some random girls in the middle of nowhere.
and, if you read Jarhead, you would realize that most soldiers make fun of the "any soldier" letters they receive from young girls and just fantasize about them in inappropriate ways.
Ahhh, the old Jarhead argument, along with the "unfounded accusation" tactic. Great way of showing what a terrible debater you are.
ask any soldier...a bunch of lonely guys hanging out in the desert...
I don't have to ask a soldier... I read the milblogs.
Right - you read the G-rated milblogs...the guys who censor and candy coat the stories.
There doesn't have to be swearing on a milblog to make it authentic. Remind me again, who's the narrow minded one here?
no, there doesn't need to be swearing -- but if there isn't any swearing, its not really the Army. And ANY soldier who's honest will tell you that.
Remind me again, which milblogs do you read? do ANY of them disagree with the war or are they all 100% patriotic.
Did you read this guy's book or blog yet? www.justanothersoldier.com
I don't recall any rules for being in the army that include "you must swear". Sure lots of soldiers cuss, lots of guys in general cuss, but that doesn't make them superior soldiers. Using crude language does not make one's reasoning any better. In fact it usually makes one sound stupid. Just because the majority does something (in this case cussing) doesn't make it right or even ok. Often times the minority are the ones who we should be listening to. The guy who screams the loudest is often the guy who is wrong.The fact that these girls don't want their minds filled with foul language does not make them in any way weak. It's down right honorable.
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