Vietnam Vet Tribute With Pictures & Flowers

Having the Vision to Do Posted: 27 May 2012 08:00 AM PDT "How do we, amidst the challenges of our lives, gain the vision necessary to do those things that will bring us closer to the Savior? Speaking of vision, the book of Proverbs teaches this truth: 'Where there is no vision, the people perish' (Proverbs 29:18). If we are to prosper rather than perish, we must gain a vision of ourselves as the Savior sees us." —Elder O. Vincent Haleck, "Having the Vision to Do", General Conference, Apr. 2012 Topics: Faith, Adversity

My husband is a Vietnam vet (three tours).  I know Veteran's Day is probably more appropriate to mention him, since he is still alive, but I cannot resist including him because of who he was before he went to war was lost and replaced by a different person.  Part of him did die (the innocence and peaceful part in his mind and heart).  I've seen the evidence of the price he has paid for 24 years of military service.  This weekend, especially, I am thinking of all of our war heroes (alive or dead) who have given a piece of their life for us and our freedom.  They could have just kept their lives for themselves but they didn't.  Their families also paid a price in their sacrifice.  Thank you to all the brave men and women of the military (and their family members) for all you've done for the world.

Other family members have served in the military on countless tours of duty during World War II, the Korean War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  I am grateful for all they have given for us.  I hope you know your sacrifice is worth it to millions of people who not only live now, but it benefits those in the future.

Happy Memorial Day!

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