While reading through some articles and posts online today, it made me realize that sometimes I take for granted this amazing democracy I'm blessed to live in. Specifically, the people who sacrifice time with their families, and, sometimes their lives, to do a job of protecting this freedom.
I am just like most everyone else. I get tired of the constant bashing political commercials. I grow weary of opinionated people always shoving their views in my face. I have to admit, I spend more time being bitter at these things than being thankful to the very people who allow me (and the very people that annoy me) to have the freedom to vote and express ourselves.
I feel guilty about it when I do think of it. I don't say thank you or do nearly enough to compare with what they give to me, my family, and friends. (One time, I wanted to tell a group of soldiers thank you in an airport. I chickened out. However, I ran into a servicewomen in the restroom and ended up hugging her. I'm sure she didn't know quite what to say or do. She was very nice. In hindsight, I can't believe I did that, but it felt much less threatening one-on-one, and I'm sure I gave her an interesting story to relay.)
So to all of the service men and women, and their families, a big heartfelt thank you from me! You'll never know how much I appreciate it! (I may never realize how much I need to appreciate it all.)
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