I was thinking (imagine that my brain never stops) that I have spent the first 30 plus years of my life chasing my grave stone. I know it sounds morbid or whatever phrase you want to label that statement, but it was the truth.
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Battle Buddy…true definition
During basic training at Fort Benning our sergeant asked if anyone had “artistic” abilities. Having been an artist all my life, I raised my hand. Then the sergeant announced that everyone would get a three-day pass … except me. I would stay behind and neatly print each soldier’s name onto his Army-issued underwear. [Read more…] about Battle Buddy…true definition
Fear….time to face it
I read that fear is an emotional response induced by a perceived threat, which causes a change in brain and organ function, as well as in behavior. Fear can lead us to hide, to run away, or to freeze in our shoes. Fear may arise from a confrontation or from avoiding a threat, or it may come in the form of a discovery. [Read more…] about Fear….time to face it
Faith vs. Hope…and why you need both…
On the way home Saturday from a great day of hanging with my 6 year old Eli, I remember that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Just another day to me, but I feel the urge to ask Eli if he thought about getting his mother (my ex-wife) anything for Valentine’s Day? It is 9:50 at night, after a long day Eli is barely coherent in the seat next to me. I gently nudge him as we come into town and ask him, [Read more…] about Faith vs. Hope…and why you need both…
Steel on steel…my brother’s keeper?
Had a very humbling experience this weekend in Austin Texas, as I was invited to be a guest at the Savage Thrash Throw down. After a 4 hour drive from Thackerville Oklahoma, I finally pulled into my destination. As I pulled down a long windy dirt road I began to see cars, trucks, and people roaming around a gully at the end of the road. There were all kinds of guys meandering around wearing the typical veteran uniform…beard, beanie, 5.11 pants, veteran themed t-shirt, and tattooed from head to toe. But this time the crowd had a different mix of individuals. [Read more…] about Steel on steel…my brother’s keeper?
My new mission…
Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? ….so many questions, so many things that needs to be answered. Welcome to my blog. I plan on this to be a weekly blog. I am a rookie so bare with me. I am learning as I go. This is the first blog in a series I am calling Casualties of war…defeating a silent enemy, and winning the battle at home. This first blog will be laying the base for my series.
