I want to express my deepest gratitude to all those who are serving in our military! Without our men and women in the armed forces, we would not be the great nation we are today. I am saddened at the war protestors because they attack our military as if they personally were the decision makers. Our military goes where they are sent. They deserve our support – they deserve our prayers – they deserve our gratitude and love!

I dedicate my post today to my sons and to my dear husband. Although my husband did not serve in the military, he has served our community for almost 30 years. My husband and sons are my heroes and so are the rest of those fine men and women of the United States Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Navy, Reservists and Coast Guard. I am certain there are many others I have failed to mention but please know that this lady is grateful for the hard work and dedication of all of you!

Aaron, my oldest, is in the U.S. Army and is currently at Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas for his Advanced Training in Signal Intelligence. Aaron accepted Christ at 6 years old! Such a young boy but a tender heart! He has overcome many obstacles to get where he is today! He has been a faithful son and we are so proud of him! God is so Good!

Adam, our youngest, is a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps and is currently stationed in Okinawa as a Forward Observer in Field Artillery. His testimony is an awesome one! It is but the grace of God that he is where he is today! Adam was born again when he was 9 years old. He’s had his own sets of obstacles but the Lord had His hand on this young man! To God be the glory, great things He hath done! :-)

You can’t tell we are proud parents, can you?

John was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in February. He has overcome much in the last few months and remains positive. I am so blessed to be his wife! John has been a police officer since 1975 and had just put in for his retirement, which was to happen May 1st of this year. In preparation for John’s retirement, we sold our house last October and had downsized to a two-bedroom apartment while we were waiting for the “big date” to move to Oregon! The date has been pushed back a couple of times but we know that all things work together for good to them that love the Lord!

Again, I thank the Lord for these men in my life! I thank Him also for all of you who have served or are serving now. You are my heroes! I am grateful for what you are doing! Americans have the freedom to speak their minds even if it means hurting other Americans. It is a tragedy that our military is not revered as they once were.

I know that there are still patriots out there. Twice our Marine has gone to Olive Garden and both times someone anonymous has paid for his meal! Even if we cannot afford to do something as generous as this, we can say a simple “thank you” to those military men and women God puts in our path. I am humbled by their dedication as well as their love for their country. God bless each of you who have served or are still serving!

Happy Fourth of July!

Not only am I the wife of a veteran police officer, but I am the mother of two sons, one in the U.S. Army and one in the U.S. Marine Corps. My entire family has dedicated their lives to serving this wonderful country of ours. No matter what your thoughts are about these United States, you cannot deny the very foundation on which it was built. Our history books outline in detail the efforts in building such a Nation. The blood of our forefathers and fellow Americans was shed to make this a great country. Whether you disagree with the current “politics” or not, won’t you take a moment to thank God for these wonderful servants? Without them, our country would be in chaos!

Thank you, John, for protecting the streets of this city we have lived in for 22 years. Your eyes have seen more in one month than I shall ever see in a lifetime. Thank you to all you who serve in law enforcement! I am grateful to be able to walk the streets in a free country because you have worked hard to maintain law and order on those streets.

Thank you, Aaron, for serving in the U.S. Army. Although your adventure is just beginning, you are following in the footsteps of many, my father included. My father, Master Sgt. E. Beaulieu, served in WWII in Italy against Benito Mussolini. You, my son, walk in my Dad’s memory.

Thank you, PFC Nicholas Cardot, for serving our country! My prayers are with you. Thank you to Sgt. Steve Woods for working hard to recruit those in our area who will stand in defense for what we believe!

Thank you, Adam, for serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. I do not fear what man can do to you, or your brother, because you know the God of Glory.

Thank you, PFC T. Glaze for serving in the sand pit! Thank you, SSgt. Farrell for recruiting those in our area to join the Corps and learn to be Semper Fidelis.

Thank you, TSgt D. Plourde, for serving in the U.S. Air Force for so many years. Although you have had many years abroad as well as in the States, you have made the Air Force your home and career.

Thank you!

Thank you to all those who are in the U.S. Navy and protecting our home land. I know quite a few who are now and have been in the Navy but because I did not know their rank, I did not want to list their names.

So many men and women have dedicated their lives – whether for four years or twenty – each deserves our prayers and our gratitude. Without them, our country would open its gates to attack and anarchy. Just watch the evening news and you will see what it is like to live in a third world country like Iraq. Get on bended knee and thank God above for allowing us the awesome privilege of living in a free country!

Stand up and put your hand over your heart when you hear our National Anthem. Wear your flag pin boldly on your lapel without compromise. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the great Red, White, and Blue! Many have died defending her. Don’t trample on their memory by being complacent or allowing the liberals of the land to slowly take away our rights and freedoms. Where have the patriotic Americans of yester-year gone?

My country,’ tis of thee,
sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing;
land where my fathers died,
land of the pilgrims’ pride,
from every mountainside let freedom ring!