The brave men and women who were killed in Afghanistan yesterday laid down their lives for others. They had families at home, waiting for them and now mourning their loss. What are you willing to die for? Your loved ones? A stranger? Your nation? Dr. Denison’s Forum today brought tears to my eyes as I reflected on the sacrifices that our armed forces face daily. My husband served for over two decades and each time he was away, I prayed for his safety, but I never really thought he was in harm’s way. I never considered that he might not return to his family whole and sound. My heart aches for the families who will never see their loved ones again. And my soul cries out to God for a nation that sacrifices so many because of the incompetence of the leadership. Lord, have mercy on your people and lead us to the right path.
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It’s so heartbreaking, Vickie! We need to pray more than ever before. 🙏🏼
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Yes, we do. 🇺🇸
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😢 … the incompetency of leadership
It has happened before; it is happening now; it will happen again Not our nation only, but others, as well.
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Our son-in-law was deployed twice as a chaplain. I don’t know how often he was in harm’s way, but having to deliver bad news to the families was the hardest thing he had to do.
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I have no doubt about how difficult that mission was for your SIL. I appreciate his service.
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Let all people put aside their feelings and just pray. We should all be able to find common ground in praying for our military personnel as well as our nation. Vickie, I thank you and your husband for those many years of service.
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I agree. We are all Americans and need to unite in prayer for our nation.
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