Month of Thanks -- Day 11

I'm thinking today about our veterans.

(Especially some that are dear to my heart.)

This is my Grandpa Runner. He served in the navy in both World War II and the Korean War. He was a brave naval gunner (His nickname was "Gunner Runner"! I always thought that was cool.) I am very thankful to him for teaching all us grandchildren the importance of freedom and love for our country. I'm grateful that he was willing to fight for the country

he loved so dearly.

This is my cousin, Damon, and his beautiful wife, Ashley. (You can read a little of his story here. ) He also was a brave soldier who was willing to leave his young family to fight for freedom. He served in the Army and was fighting in Iraq last year when a bomb hit the humvee he was in and he was killed. I have a hard time putting into words how grateful I am to him and his wife for the sacrifices they have made

in the name of freedom.

I also have the opportunity to know quite a few veteran's that are also my friends and neighbors. When I think of the things they had to see and endure it is so amazing to me that they can be the happy people they are today. These are great men and I'm so grateful for their willingness to serve our country.

Today I would like to honor those men and women who have sacrificed so much for the freedom I enjoy!

This doesn't seem like enough but...

Thank You!!!

Thank you .