Thank you and Merry Christmas to our Military

It is Christmastime, our lives are busy with the joyful preparations, Christmas parties and plays, cookies and shopping, but please take a moment in your busy life to remember in prayer those who can not be home with family because they are protecting us all.

Too late to send gifts and cards, yes. But if you live near a base you might be able to find a way to bless a soldier's family who are serving on the homefront, and celebrating Christmas without their loved one. Or bring cookies to your local VA hall, police station, or fire station. Find a way to spread some Christmas love to those who protect and preserve our way of life.

This beautiful song, Christmas Makes Me Cry, is by Mandisa. Here are the lyrics.
I think of loved ones who’ve passed away
And I pray their resting in a better place
I think of memories of years gone by
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

I think of soldiers across the sea
And Sometimes I wonder why its them instead of me
For my freedom they give their lives
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

Tears of thankfulness, tears of hope
I cry tears of joy at Christmas cause I know
There is peace on earth for every heart to find
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

I think of families, I think of home
And say a prayer for those who spend this time alone
Cause love can reach out into a silent night
And that’s why Christmas makes me cry

Tears of thankfulness, tears of hope
I cry tears of joy at Christmas cause I know
There is peace on earth for every heart to find
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

I think of Mary and the virgin birth
And I’m amazed at how much God thinks we’re worth
That He would send His only Son to die
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

Tears of thankfulness, tears of hope
I cry tears of joy at Christmas cause I know
There is peace on earth for every heart to find
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

Today I came across an article about how one man is blessing our troops and their families this Christmas. The heartwarming story serves as a reminder to me that we all can make the difference in a soldier's life or in their families. It is my wish that I find many ways, even if small, to give back to those who give their all for me and the freedom I enjoy in this great country.