a thank you to my veteran

i always feel like those 2 little words are so...i don't know. little?

i always struggle to appropriately convey my gratitude.

my gratitude for his willingness to do what i would never be brave (or strong) enough to do.

my gratitude for his selflessness,his honor,his bravery,his leadership.

my gratitude for the fact that he has willingly (and without complaint)missed births, anniversaries,holidays,birthdays,firsts,lasts.

his willingness to say goodbye to four little girls who are his world...

and step on to that plane over and over and over, never knowing if he will come back.

my gratitude for everything. all of those things i couldn't possibly ever put into words.

all of those things that bring me to tears every time i think about them.

thank you, jimmy. thank you for who you are and what you do. what you have done...what you have seen.

thank you to ALL OF YOU past and present who have sacrificed so much, given so much...willingly.

10 years ago I knew I was proud of you. But I never could have imagined the pride I feel today.Thank you for your selflessness&bravery. Thank you for doing what I'm not strong enough to do.Thank you for your service.Thank God for you coming home safe.

I made this layout for the MME blog. If you'd like to see what products I used head over. Also, please go to the blog to see a list of ways you can say "thank you".

 

Comments

[Stacey]

Lovely post, you said it beautifully.

[Kristen S]

Just perfect!

[ginny]

Oh my gosh, Stephanie, what a beautiful post. The love & pride you have for Jimmy is so beautiful. Thank you Jimmy & all of our veterans. Thank you,Stephanie,for allowing him to do what he does. Our country will forever be in your debt.

[Tracy]

Really awesome and very moving.

[Sherry Cartwright]

Perfect layout honoring your hero. Thank you, J, for your service to our country. Thank you. And happy Veterans Day.

[Jill]

Fantastic layout and even better post. Thank you.

[dana a.]

thank you jimmy for all that you do!
thank you stephanie for sharing what your life is like being in the military.
love the layout.

have a great weekend!

[Christine Campbell]

I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind. - Thinking of so many who are gone today...thinking of so many who are still here, fighting for us...friends (you and Jimmy), family and those whom I will never know...THANK YOU.

[Diana Daijogo]

THANK YOU to you and your family for ALL your sacrifices. You are an inspiration to every military wife and you deserve just as much love and appreciation. Blessing to you, your daughters and your husband!

[Jennifer]

We call it Remembrance Sunday here in the UK with a red poppy as its symbol but the sentiments are the same - thank you to all past and present who served/serve their country keeping us all free. Lots of love to you Jimmy and your little angels. Xx

[Alissa]

Thank you so very much Jimmy and to my veteran as well and of course to all of the men and women that serve my country and yours....THANK YOU!!!!

You always make me cry Steph <3

[clippergirl]

Beautifully said. I am forever grateful for all the brave men and women who sacrifice/sacrificed so much so that we can all live in such a beautiful and free country.

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A beautiful post. I think the wives and families who are left behind during deployments need to be thanked also. Thank you for your strength and understanding, and for all you do to keep your home together and your children happy while J is away. Blessings to all 6 of you. Janet

[Pat Cloud]

Thank you Jimmy!

[sherried]

Thank you, Jimmy for serving.
Stephanie, thank you for all your sacrifice so J can serve.
Thank you to you both for making it work.
Saying a thankful prayer for your whole family today.

[Janet M]

Thank you for your service to keep our counrty free Jimmy and thank you Stephanine for always being there to have the warm heart and arms to welcome him home.

[Koko @ Koko Likes]

So well written my dear. Brings tears to my eyes.

[EvelynB]

Thank you to your entire family, Stephanie. Lovely post.

[Gayle W.]

They do seem like "little" words. Thank you. I am immensely grateful to our heroes and their families for their service and their sacrifices. You are ALL brave and strong and appreciated. THANK YOU. xoxo

[k]

Once again, the tears are flowing. We can never thank you enough for the freedoms we enjoy because of the sacrifices of those currently serving, veterans and families. All are heroes. God bless you.

[laurie lariviere]

awesome Stephanie, just really beautiful :)

[Jenni Hufford]

thank you Howell family for your service and dedication to our amazing country. it's because of your sacrifices, many that we never hear of or see, that we are able to celebrate our freedoms. THANK YOU! (and beautiful layout!)

[Jan]

I will add my thanks to yours for your husband's service and I will thank you and your precious children for your sacrifice and service, as well.

[Joaniebolognie]

I would also like to say "thank you" to "your Jimmy" for his constant commitment & service to our great country! And because of the Howell Family's dedication and sacrifices thru the years, I too am forever grateful to you! God Bless!

[alise]

beautiul post. please thank your veteran for me too. We appreciate him and pray for all of our soldiers. Please let him know we appreciate him!!! God bless you all.

[jennifer Camplin]

Thank you Jimmy, along with others!!

Lovely post!!