Thankful

Tonight my thoughts have turned to the many U.S. troops who are so very far from home right now. I sit here in my lovely little condo, all snug - with my electricity, air conditioning, lights, a soft bed, family and friends just a phone call or short drive away and, on this Memorial Day weekend, am so very aware of the many thousands of our troops who have none of those things tonight.

Through the years of my lifetime, there have been so many, many wars (and "conflicts"), and millions of men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to keep our country free, and I just wanted to say, from the bottom of my heart, a huge thank you. For those troops far away from their homes and families, please know that you are in our prayers - for your safety and quick return home.