Those Who Sacrifice

It is not Veteran's Day,

Memorial Day,

or the 4th of July,

but I have been reminded this week to be thankful for those who are sacrificing

for me and for my freedom.

I think of service men and women in places far hotter than NC.

I think of those eating less than home cooked meals night after night.

I think of the parents "going it alone" for 6 months or more at a time.

I think of those who are changed because of their time in the service - 

those with mental struggles,

those with physical impairments ...

I am thankful for those serving today - near and far away.