It also made me think about the holiday season this time of the year that we each celebrate in our respective faith way . . . with an overwhelming majority doing so with our divine God in mind. I then found myself writing the poem, Holiday Blessings, which I hope is a reminder of the sacrifices made that allow us to enjoy the holiday season in December and all the other holidays too.

So, please keep our brave, honorable troops in your prayers and thoughts during the holiday season . . . and provide words or more to those serving in harms way and elsewhere who will not be home to share in joyful celebration with their loved ones.

Wishing you, your loved ones, along with our treasured troops and their families a very safe and happy holiday season!