Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - November 5th

Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. - Douglas MacArthur

We take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. ― Cynthia Ozick

Last week, the author had the honor of attending a retirement ceremony of a friend at the Pentagon, which is an experience she will never forget.  

As the author listened to the Brigadier General that was retiring his friend, who was also a Brigadier General, it became very clear to the author that a soldier dedicates his/her life to our country. Additionally, the family dedicates their life to the country as well.  Sometimes that dedication is by choice such as in the case of a significant other or not by their choice as in the case of a child. 

These men and women who serve our great country often times miss their kids football games, baseball games, school plays, Christmases, etc.  They miss the opportunity to spend time with their families and their families miss that time with their serviceman/woman.  These families know that their serviceman/woman are called to do their duty and they support them the best they can. 

As we commemorate the men and women that have served this country on Monday for Veteran’s Day, take time to thank the serviceman/woman and also their families because they all have served. 

CHALLENGE:  Commemorate the men and women who have served this great country.