Today the second Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois takes off--in fact, they are off as I sit and write this. I had a post ready to go, but my heart was telling me to write about the Honor Flight. Tonight these Veterans will return home at the Veterans Airport on Route 13 in Marion. The events will begin around 5 p.m., and the Veterans … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
I Am Who I Am
Have you ever wondered where your life would be if you didn't have the people who love you, surround you with their affection, love and determination that also strive for your bettered success. Now, imagine this, you have been in a life altering event or events and now you have to try and process and succeed simultaneously without the help of … [Read more...]
The Caregiver
I’ve been asked if I am Sam’s caregiver. The answer is yes. Then someone asked me what that is like, what do I do? A military caregiver is a family member, friend, or aquaintance who provides a broad range of care and assistance for, or manages the care of, a current or former military service member with a disabling physical or mental injury or … [Read more...]