Memorial Day. A federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who have died while serving in the country's armed forces. For some, a somber time. For some, a party. A cookout with family and friends. The unofficial start of summer, a reminder of brothers and sisters lost in battle. Some people visit cemeteries and … [Read more...]
Rough Stuff
This past weekend is a blur. The days went by so quickly, and on Sunday I found myself with some mixed emotions. Mother's Day. A beautiful, broken, complex, complicated day. For some, the day may be filled with breakfast in bed, flowers, handmade cards, and gifts from school, warm, fuzzy feelings... For some, it is a day full of sadness, … [Read more...]
When You Think You Know…
I thought I knew about service dogs and the organization in our area that assists veterans who are suffering from those invisible wounds of war, PTSD, TBI, moral injury, and even the visible wounds of war. I supported This Able Veteran before I met Sam. I went to a service dog and veteran pairing at Cannon Park because I lived in Carterville and … [Read more...]
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