Posted on: Thu, May 21 2009 10:00 AM
Posted by: Nanal
Posts: 3,055
Tony......I hope I'm not too late in responding to this post.......I did yesterday.......when I pushed publish.......it disappeared into cyber space..........my computer quit.......and every word I wrote......vanished ! I wanted you to know how very touching your words are. Your cousin served our country for me, as well as every one else..........sounds like he did it with extreme courage and valor........I'm so thankful to him.......but......he made it home only to find another battle......bigger........stronger than him........and he's still facing it with extreme courage and valor........what a special person he is. Because of his strength........his famly will find the same kind of strength exists in them........it's such a painful, intimate journey.......one, it sounds like they will make together..........up to the point where he will have to leave them.........the hardest part for him, I'm sure. I don't have anyone in my own family that I could relate the kind of strength and unity you're describing about your cousin, but........in the seven years I practiced nursing......I did see a few examples of some very special people who faced their enemies with such courage, dignity, and.......peace even........that they served as shining examples of how we all should face life........and it's trials........and especially, as you said Tony........with appreciation.......for all the little things that make up a life........all the little things we all tend to take for granted. Your dear cousin is helping us do that.........we owe him for that........and for his gracious service to our country. My prayers will be for him.......his family......and for you Tony. Thanks for sharing this warm, sad, but important story.............peace and love.......Norma
