2007/05/25

Woman's Work on Memorial Day

Some of us do the part that helps the ones who do the soldiering.

And some of us have seen an opportunity to join more personally.
Sometimes the men do the supporting role.

And sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
And some of us are the parents who are startled to discover heroism in our own children. We all know - war is hell. From the gates of hell, oh Lord, deliver us.

For the Army.

O LORD God of Hosts, stretch forth, we pray thee, thine almighty arm to strengthen and protect the soldiers of our country; Support them in the day of battle, and in the time of peace keep them safe from all evil; endue them with courage and loyalty; and grant that in all things they may serve without reproach; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

One of my staff ... a beautiful, intelligent and very special woman just married a Special Forces man ... right before he was deployed to Iraq.

She has volunteered to serve with a group that helps with the funerals of those killed overseas. Now that is service ... and bravery.

Thanks for posting this, Stephanie.