Almighty and eternal God,
those who take refuge in you will be glad
and forever will shout for joy.
Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties.
Protect them with the shield of your strength
and keep them safe from all evil and harm.
May the power of your love enable them to return home
in safety, that with all who love them,
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Many, many thanks to our veterans, our military, and their families for protecting us and keeping us safe. Your sacrifices are much appreciated.
And because it’s my blog and I can, I’m going to take this opportunity to honor my mommy too. She retired yesterday from 40 years of nursing.
For most of those 40 years, she was a single mom working shifts.
Mom, I swear to God I didn’t do things I wasn’t allowed to do when you were working 3-11. Well, hardly ever.
Thank you for this beautiful tribute to my father. I’d like to call and thank you but I can’t stop the big ‘ugly’ cry yet. I love you.
I love you too
And how sneaky was I at getting all the old pics?