A Weekend of Warriors

Life is somewhat getting back to normal since the retirement ceremony. This past weekend the family was able to spend the weekend at Great Wolf Lodge in the Wisconsin Dells for free because of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). We were able to meet local wounded warriors in our area and have a weekend of no worries. Hubby was able to participate some but there was a lot of stairs for him and his knees were hurting by the end of the weekend as well as the rest of his body. Also, a family was there that were good friends with a good family of ours. We did not get a chance to “meet” or talk but because of Facebook we were able to “meet” there and hoping to have an actual face to face meeting.

He Blesses Me Again

December 2011 I finished my last class to earn my Associates degree in Criminal Justice. I have always wanted to get a college degree, but once out of high school I joined the military. I then met my husband and then became a mommy. So I guess you can say I am working backwards; marriage, kids, and then school. Either way it works. Once we were settled into our new home in the new state that we now call home, my desire to go back to school was starting to get stronger. I knew that we could not afford any more student loans. I needed His help.

Wounded Warrior Project - "I'll Stand By You"

As a Veteran and a wife of an active duty Soldier I can say that the military is very important to me.  I have even more respect for those who have been injured or made the Ultimate Sacrifice.

When we were stationed at Fort Meade, MD my husband had a doctor's appointment at Walter Reed Medical Center. As I entered the hospital the feeling I had was indescribable.  During that visit I made a wrong turn and ended up in the prosthetic wing. The emotions overtook me. The tears just rolled down my cheeks. I will never forget the image I saw. That moment forever changed my life.

Many Soldiers have visible injuries but many have invisible images. Many suffer PTSD, TBI, or injuries that affect their abilities everyday but you can not see that by looking at them.  In the video one of the injured Soldiers makes a very true statement. He says "You do not have to support the war, to support the Soldiers."  Some people disrespect our military for fighting this war. I will not get into the politics of all that because honestly this is not about that. This is about bringing awareness.  Awareness for those who endured injuries while serving for OUR country and OUR freedom.  Even for those who dislike the military. The military members even fight for them.

Please take a moment to watch this powerful video. It is only a moment of your time that many military members have fought to provide you. Could you please do that for those who stood up to defend our country? 




If you are interested in learning more about these brave men and women or to make a donation please visit The Wounded Warrior Project.


**This post was not endorsed by the Wounded Warrior Project.