As I say a very heartfelt THANK YOU to all Veterans who have or are serving, I ask myself: Could I do it?
This morning I posted in the Wordless Wednesday group but felt that was not enough. I still had a question.
Would I be able to give up my creature comforts and go to who knows where? Could I watch as my friends, peers and family members went on with their lives. . . finishing their education; beginning their careers; starting their families? Would I be able to take orders and follow through, no matter what?
Would I have been able to go forward, knowing that my next step might be the wrong one? Would I be willing to give up my life to protect my country, my family; my peers? Could I "press on" knowing that the odds were not in my favor?
Could I do it?
When we lived in Northern Virginia and visited every Civil War battlefield in the region, Our country's forefathers were heading into battle against fellow countrymen, former friends, and sometimes their own family members. I would stand there asking myself the same question:
Could I do it?
On September 11, 2001 our country was put to the test. Many stepped up to the plate and continue to do so. Young men and women enlisted, answering the call to protect and serve their country.
Would I have done it?
I ask myself this often. I also look out at the generations behind me. .. Generation X and the Millennials or EchoBoomers. Could they do it?
More importantly, will they be able to do it?? So as you thank those who have served, dig down deep and ask yourself:
Could I do it?
My answer to that question would be "no" I couldn't do it. I can't even imagine being in that position. I am so grateful we have people, very brave people, who can that are protecting us every day.
My answer would also be no, I couldn't do that. Thank you to everyone who did and is doing that. They are much braver than I. And, Kathy, thank you for thinking of thinking about that and sharing it with us.
When it comes right down to it and you are faced with the choice, you will. Most people just have the compass for doing what's right they just don't face everyday.
Kathy, BEAUTIFUL post, thank you. As the distance grows longer, sadly our memories grow shorter. We owe so much for the sacrafices of our military and their families.
Sharon- Did you ever see "Saving Private Ryan"? At the end when they're backed up against a wall and waiting for the tanks to come in with no where to go, I could just feel the desperation.
Toni- Thank you for stopping by. I'm not really sure what I could do, but I'll tell you this, I'm known in my circle of friends for being a walking Girl Scout, always equipped. Brave? Just don't know.
Charles- I really hope that I would. What is it they say? Being brave is doing what you have to do despite being scared.
Ana- Glad you stopped by. I hope our young people never forget what all of our forefathers sacrificed for us.