A soldiers prayer

Here is a poem to honor our men and women on this Memorial Day.

"I Got Your Back"

I am a small and precious child, my dad's been sent to fight..
The only place I'll see his face, is in my dreams at night.
He will be gone too many days for my young mind to keep track.
I may be sad, but I am proud.
My daddy's got your back.

I am a caring mother. My son has gone to war..
My mind is filled with worries that I have never known before.
Everyday I try to keep my thoughts from turning black.
I may be scared, but I am proud.
My son has got your back.

I am a strong and loving wife, with a husband soon to go.
There are times I'm terrified in a way most never know.
I bite my lip, and force a smile as I watch my husband pack..
My heart may break, but I am proud.
My husband's got your back..

I am a soldier..
Serving Proudly, standing tall.
I fight for freedom, yours and mine by answering this call.
I do my job while knowing, the thanks it sometimes lacks.
Say a prayer that I'll come home.
It's me whose got your back.

Author Unknown

I lift up in prayer all the brave men and women who currently serve in our armed forces and those who have served in the past. I especially lift up in prayer those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy.

I am proud to acknowledge my son Daniel who is finishing MP training with the Marines and getting ready for his planned deployment to Iraq in January. We pray he and his unit will remain safe and serve our Country honorably.