Veterans Day came early for me. I spent part of last Sunday visiting Veterans in a local Terre Haute nursing home. This event was put on by the Junior Enlisted Council (a group of the lowest 3 enlisted ranks that work on building leadership skills and organizing community engagement events).
As I knelt at the side of several Veterans listening to their stories, I realized that I have inherited a treasured legacy that flows through warriors such as them. I was inspired by stories of sacrifice and courage.
This was the first time as a Veteran myself I did anything like this. I realized there is power in the simple act of really listening to the stories of others.
I don't know how you plan on marking Veterans Day tomorrow...may I suggest you find a Veteran (or two or three) and ask her/him to tell you part of their story?
Chances are you will be blest beyond measure and the Veteran's life will probably be changed as well.
Thanks for the nudge! Thanks for serving!
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