Veteran’s Day 2009

November 11, 2009 | Filed Under Daniel, Deployment, Military Life, Photos, Veteran's Day 

My husband’s view every evening… an Iraq sunset

Iraq sunset

Thankful and proud…

I am thankful for the path of blood, sweat, tears. Of young lives given; of thinking and wanting nothing in return; the sure focus, the pride of sacrificing all for one’s country – values – religion. The willingness to lay down one’s life to assure freedom for those yet to come.

Working

I am proud of my husband, a patriot. Of his decision young in life to choose sacrifice; to choose the harder path; to live for a cause greater than himself.
I am proud to be living in the shadow of much greater women who have gone before me; to be living and serving alongside strong courageous women who sacrifice daily under the title of “military spouse.”

We live for our men, for our children, for our country.

Is there any greater calling?

Iraq sunset 2

Camera sent to Daniel from the very generous Sara

Comments

19 Responses to “Veteran’s Day 2009”

  1. Jackie on November 11th, 2009 9:57 pm

    Thank you Daniel, Andrea, Eve, Judah, Eliza, and all the men, women, wives, and children who sacrifice for us! We are in your debt forever, and you are all in our prayers and hearts forever!
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  2. Jennifer on November 11th, 2009 10:45 pm

    We thank you all, too, and are very proud of you! You’re looking great Daniel! Skype just doesn’t do you justice! Ha! But look out….Crossfit is working it’s magic on yer wife.
    Love you
    Mom L

  3. Lisa D on November 11th, 2009 10:48 pm

    I’m so thankful for your family and so many others like you. Thank you!
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  4. Gillian on November 11th, 2009 11:28 pm

    I cannot begin to express how thankful I am for families like yours willing to sacrifice on our country’s behalf. Thank you so much.

  5. Amber on November 11th, 2009 11:59 pm

    You express such strong emotions so powerfully. It is truly an amazing thing to commit to serve like Daniel has done so that others may live in such a great nation and not fear. Thank you for your service too. God Bless America and all of those who serve to make us free.

  6. Michelle on November 12th, 2009 12:48 am

    Beautiful post!
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  7. Jenn on November 12th, 2009 1:58 am

    God bless you abundantly and beyond belief for how you’re serving our great nation!
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  8. Mila on November 12th, 2009 4:00 am

    I was scared of military life, I also hate being called a dependent but I guess you can take way more than that when you love the man who’s wearing the uniform and we all can tell you love yours. :)

  9. Melissa on November 12th, 2009 8:55 am

    Thank you to Daniel and all of those serving in the military! And thank you Andrea to you and your children as yes it is a commitment that the family makes as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
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  10. jen on November 12th, 2009 9:05 am

    so true! thank you daniel for protecting us…..

  11. Melissa Siena on November 12th, 2009 9:37 am

    I am so thankful for those who serve in the armed forces. I wanted so much to join after high school, when I had no direction or ideas of what I wanted to do. Unfortunately, my hearing loss prevented me from joining. :( But I am so thankful to those who are able to serve!

  12. SaraG on November 12th, 2009 11:18 am

    AWESOME photo’s and an amazing post!
    Thank you DANIEL and all the military for doing what they do each day!!
    Take care

  13. jewels on November 12th, 2009 12:54 pm

    Thank you and Daniel for all of the sacrifices {big and small} that you’ve made each day of this deployment! I love the pictures.

    You’re going to make it Andrea! Good work! I’m excited that you get to be re.united next month. :)
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  14. Jenny on November 12th, 2009 2:43 pm

    Happy Veteran’s Day to all. Andrea you are definitely a woman of strength and thank you to your husband and to all who serve.

  15. Kim on November 12th, 2009 4:53 pm

    I have been following your blog for quite a while and have enjoyed watching your children grow. My family and I are so thankful for all who serve and their families. God bless you and Daniel.

  16. Erin Maley on November 12th, 2009 5:55 pm

    I live in the UK and your post made me remember something I miss about life in the States… patriotism! Thanks to you and your family for the sacrifices you make… Ephesians 1:16 :)

  17. Rachel on November 12th, 2009 7:13 pm

    I love reading your blog!! I searched high and low for other military families online as I prepare for my first deployment with my husband. I also have 3 young children (the youngest is a newborn) and struggle with the idea of survival while my husband is away, putting his life on the line for an entire year. You help put things in to perspective though, reminding me why it is he does what he does (and that we can survive, too)! Thank you!

  18. Kristin on November 12th, 2009 7:51 pm

    We thank your family for the sacrifices that y’all make.

    I’ve been praying for your family!
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  19. Rachel on November 12th, 2009 11:46 pm

    THANK YOU, all of you! You’re an awesome family! :)
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