What Really Matters? (LATE POST)

Yes, it must be the Holidays again. Generally speaking, I'm usually not a fan of the chaos associated with the "happiest time of year." One thing I do enjoy however is opening holiday cards some take the time to personalize with a little something to let you know they care.

I don't know why I hold so dear to me when people stop for a moment and make the effort to think about another person. That to me is truly special, especially now-a-days where the definition of personal means a text message. I was told once that if you have someone who has directly or indirectly impacted your life, tell them why they are special to you. 

To me, the Holidays is an opportunity to catch up with those special to you, whom you normally don't have the opportunity to interact with throughout the year… and if you have not done so, let them know why they are special to you. This year, although I'm not around those with whom I'm normally with, I am however with people who I feel are special to me. Those who made the conscious and voluntary decision to risk their lives to keep us safe. Some whom intentionally raised their hands and requested to be put in harms way, searching for bombs and fighting the enemy so I can sit here in my room and blog about Xmas (editor's note: this was written 25DEC). Those people I will always hold dear to me and will always be an inspiration and a motivation to me as I move forward in my life and in the military "fighting the fight". My only regret is that I was unable to join them.

On the attached picture are a few things I've received over the past few days from people who took their time to tell me something special in their own way (Dunkin Donuts being one of my most prized packages.) I finally get to open the rest of the cards that will probably be on display in my 13x9 until I head back home (editor's note: don't worry Hun, I'll get rid of it before I get back.)

Thank you to all back home who has been supporting me and my family during these difficult times (directly or otherwise.) Your support will always be hold dear in my heart, and I will forever be in debt to you.

Take care and I'll see you all soon.