Proud to be an American

I was telling LeAnn last night that I was thinking quite a bit about my friend Larry Johnson yesterday as our country celebrated the 4th.  Here is a recent post from him:

In November of 2006, this was the one of, if not the, most dangerous cities in the world. Yet today the American military, and these young Americans, are supervising and helping the local people to clean-up the rubble, clean the streets, clear away garbage, clear out the sewer, bring in fresh water and rebuild the electric grid. Then the balance of the day is spent making sure local vendors do not overcharge locals for US-provided foodstuffs as well as locally produced gas, cooking fuel, heavy heating oil, building materials, and electricity.  They work job projects, visit the schools, play with the kids, shop in the Souk (local outside market), arrange sporting events, create and encourage civic organizations and 100’s of other life enriching tasks. Then they get up the next day with little sleep and do it all again.

Read Larry's entire post here.

Comments

[Jenn Smith]

Thanks for posting that. I read his entire post and am so glad to have his point of view. I actually sent it to Rosie O'Donnell too. Who knows if she will read it, but I loved what he said about people not acknowledging the good work going on because it does not support their politics. We are so blessed to have soldiers not only protecting us, but being good samaritans to others in the world.

[Bud George]

Jenn, great comments! Larry has become a friend in the past 3 years. It is amazing how the war has taken on a different meaning for me having a friend over there. In our busyness, we often forget and I am blessed to know him and his commitment!!