Thankful on Thursdays

Today I'm thankful for my heart to serve!

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Why we should stay in Iraq...

We have been at "war" for 5 years now. Just recently, we reached 4,400 soldiers' deaths from the war/Iraq. That's a lot of soldiers dead, dieing for a cause they belive in (something we should ALL believe in). So what's the point you say? The terrorists could have easily killed that many people with ONE attack, like the one on 9/11 (the actual number of deaths from 9/11 was around 3,600 people). Those are innocent people who got up that morning, went through their normal routines, and never expected not to return home that day. They never anticipated we would be attacked in our homeland. They never feared that day the terrorism would come to us.

The point is that if we aren't over there, then the war would be HERE in our homeland. If our soldiers were not defending OUR freedom, the terrorists would be challenging it. Can you imagine what it would feel like to wake up in the morning and be afraid to walk down the street or to get on the bus or drive to work. Can you imagine what it would feel like to be so scared for you life that you couldn't go to the mall, Walmart, _____(fill in your favorite store here). Can you imagine what it would be like to be afraid to celebrate a holiday in your home because at any moment a militia group could break in your front door, drag you out in the street, and execute your family. Can you imagine?

9/11 was just a preview of what life could be like if we were not fighting this war. Do you remember the fear you felt that ONE day. I bet that fear has faded by now. You visit Walmart or the mall daily and you aren't afraid when you eat dinner in your own home. If we were not THERE, everyday here in our homeland we would be afraid.

Support our troops. They are protecting you from all the way over THERE...

I am...blogging again

I am...
in the military
far away from home
being brutally honest
learning to have fun by myself and accept that it's ok to be alone
learning to love me (even the quirky parts)
running

I want...
to help others
to save animals
to have a family
to go back to Africa
another dog
to adopt
to love...and be loved
to be happy with my job and the AF
2 more tatoos

I have...
a cold/flu/bronchitus right now
a great family
a big heart

I wish...
I knew what true happiness meant
I would find my true love
the would be a safer and better place
i would run everyday
to loose 15 pounds

I hate...
polictial ads/campaigns
people who push their views & opinions on you
spiders, snakes, and sharks
silence

I fear...
being alone
not following my dreams (especially b/c I'm stuck in my job)
the economic situation

I hear...
Army Wifes in the background

I search...
for my inner beauty & peace
people's blogs
google....often...for EVERYTHING

I wonder...
where I'll be in 5 even 10 years

I regret...
Nothing. It all made who I am today.

I love...
God
my family
Matt
animals, especially my dog
yoga
the beach
scrapbooking
taking pictures
being outdoors
snuggling up to my love, especially on a cold day
shoes
pink

I ache...
right now (the sickness)
watching the person I love leave

I always...
worry to much
put others first
watch my favorite TV shows
sing in my car

I usually...
makes myself reminder notes
remember to call people back

I am not...
doing what I want to with my life

I dance...
often (love it!)

I sing...
off key

I never...
think enough of myself
smoke

I rarely...
do things for me (I'm always doing things for others)
eat out

I cry...
often
when i know others are hurting
to Nicholas Sparks books/movies
to feel better (it's how I cope)

I am not always...
on time

I lose...
track of time

I miss...
Matt
my family
my dog, Copper
when life was easy

I need...
hugs
a good massage