God Bless the USA

I love soldiers.

I love that we live in a country who's pride is so great that people are willing to put their lives on the line for the sake of our freedom. It is incredible.

I have a student who just got home from Germany last week. We have spoken over the phone and through email hundreds of times, but never had the chance to sit down and talk in person. I couldn't help but be excited for his arrival as he has told me many times how much he misses his wife and baby girl. I can't even imagine the toll that it has taken on their family. However, he loves what he does and holds his head high (as he should).

The whole point of our appointment was to get him registered for Fall classes, but that's about the last thing I wanted to hear about! I was too interested in what it was like and how it felt for him to finally be home. He told me how incredible it is to be back in the states because when people find out that he has served our country, they just flock to him, continually thanking him for what he has done. I am glad to hear I'm not the only one who wants to run to and hug and love any person in uniform... And thank them. I hold them to the absolute highest regard.

To anyone who is in the military or anyone who has a family member in the military, Thank You... From the bottom of my heart... Your sacrifices mean more to me than words can say. :)