What are some of my favorite things about military life?

1. My Husband
2. The people you meet
3. The pride, patriotism and pageantry
4. Blue Star Letters

Today was an absolute whirwind of activity....lots of planning/coordination for a major event on Post (I'll try to post photos next week) tomorrow. I had exactly 1 hour today when I was not with someone: 30 minutes driving to Fort Riley and 30 minutes driving back home. I spent the drive in on the phone with my husband's folks...and the return drive on the phone with my parents.

In the midst of all the running, planning and doing, I was confronted by one of the most remarkably moving things I've ever had the opportunity to see since "joining the military."

Blue Star Letter

Can you read it?

I'll fix some of the spelling errors and retype below:

Dear Veteran, 
I appreciate you giving up so much for our country. I do not have the courage to give up so much and risk so much so I appreciate those who do all the more. I have heard that military families move a lot. I have never had to move so I don't know how hard that was on you. Since I am not in the military, I do not know what troubles you have faced. I can not begin to imagine how hard it must be to be in the military so I do not know what to say. I thank you for your sacrifice again. I will be praying for you and your family. Thank you for so much. 

Sincerely,
T. Lockett

Oh.My.Stars.

This kid gets it!!!! He may not know exactly what challenges military families face, but he is spot on in the couple that he names (specifically): The moves and the sacrifice. And then he simply admits to not knowing what to say but that he wants so much to convey his appreciation. Precious and awesome.

 Thank you for letting me share something that is, to me, so touching and so priceless.

And you better believe this kid is getting a letter in return... :)