Soldier 24/365

Soldier

The face of a soldier-

brave and true;

Calm, quiet-

I truly "Thank you."

The face of a soldier-

gentle, yet strong;

bittersweet goodbye-

He says, "It won't be long."

The face of a soldier-

just like me and you; 

I pray every night that-

my Lord will protect you.

My "little" brother deployed for Afghanistan today. My heart is heavy for him as he leaves behind his wife an 8 week-old daughter. My heart breaks for him that he will miss most of her first year- yet he complains not. Like so many brave men and women, he views the military as his duty and is happy to serve. Freedom certainly is NOT free. I have nothing but respect for our armed forces. 

Love you so much, Tommy! Come home to us safe!