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Facebook was full of posts today thanking veterans for their service to our country.
And I feel the same way. I am thankful for all the men and women who have the balls and the discipline and the dedication it takes to serve in the armed forces.
While I am grateful, I also want to acknowledge that we aren’t nearly as appreciative as we could be. Or should be.
I know I’m not.
To be honest, I have no fucking idea what people serving in the military actually have to do on a daily basis.
It’s kind of like Mother’s Day.
On Mother’s Day, our kids might give us a card or a present or write on Facebook how much they appreciate everything that we do, but in reality, our kids are totally clueless. They don’t really appreciate everything we do for them. They totally take us for granted.
And until they have kids of their own, they will never get it.
And when it comes to veterans, I’m the same way.
I’m clueless.
I have no idea what veterans have or had to do every day.
And if I really did, I bet I’d feel guilty.
I know all you veterans deserve much more gratitude and appreciation than you receive.
And I know that’s not why you do it. It’s not because you want recognition.
But you deserve it.
Most of us totally take you for granted. I definitely take you for granted.
And unlike my kids who will probably have children of their own someday and understand the sacrifices a parent makes, I’m never gonna really comprehend what it means to serve my country.
So I just want to acknowledge that. You deserve way more than a day.
It’s not enough, but I sincerely (and admittedly cluelessly) want to say thank you to all you veterans.
Thank you for sacrificing your time with your families, so that you can take care of me and mine.
I have posted before that I was blessed to be part of the Air Force family for almost 20 years as a spouse and now I mom to a 21 year old Air Force Special Forces Airman. I have lived on Air Force Bases and Consulates all over the world and have had a front row seat from the perspective of our brave sons and daughters. When 9/11 happened, we were stationed in Las Vegas. Those were days and weeks I would never want to live through again.
Last night my son posted a video on FB of he and his squadron jumping out of a perfectly good airplane and doing some amazing maneuvers miles above the earth. I was so proud of this kid and his choice to serve his country. Most military people are very quiet and humble and the LAST to ever seek recognition. I can tell you that when my husband or son are in uniform in public and they are thanked for their service, they take the compliment for what it is, a recognition of the ENTIRE MILITARY that they are representing. That gives them more pride than anything else.