Chain Letters

Now I know the person who sent this to me meant well. I received in my inbox today, a chain letter whose title was "Very Sobering." As I opened it, I knew it was going to be hard to read because she started the letter with : This is isn't meant to offend anyone or drudge up politics, it is meant to support the troops. As you scroll down through the letter, there are pictures of soldiers and then comparisons to selfish people in everyday life, and the life of a soldier. For example, "You are angry because your class ran five minutes over; He is told he will be over an extra two months." or "You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday, He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume." I mean really?

I think this is a great example for people who don't have loved ones serving. They can truly think about their own life and what they take for granted. Unfortunately, for those who have loved ones serving - we don't need reminders. I think about what I have with my husband everyday and I miss him every single minute he is gone. Although this letter was well intended, I instead cried like a baby (Yes, I am emotional, and everyone knows that! Michael tells me constantly!)