Hero Day!

Today is Hero Day at Journey's school. The first time I heard about it, it was called Character Day so she wanted to go as a Princess which was fine. Then I found out it was actually Hero Day. How was I going to convince her to go as something other than a Princess? Well, it was much easier than I thought it would be. I told her that she could go as a soldier and that Papa was a soldier and he would LOVE it if she was one too. Plus, she got a new belt and tights which didn't hurt.

Anyway, I've posted of a few pics of her as a soldier. I asked her as she was leaving - what she was going to tell the teacher that she was. She thought for a minute and said a Princess Soldier. I said, sounds good! That's what I call compromise! She did after all have on hot pink tennis shoes.

I found this poem online and thought I'd share.

The Cost of a Soldier

A true soldier is tough indeed

standing tall and strong when there is a need

A soldier also feels sadness, pain and sorrow

Somtimes not looking forward to the trials of tomorrow
When a soldier is wounded in battle

the nerves of his buddies it does rattle

When news reaches friends and family at home

How their worries and minds begin to roam

A wounded soldier feels inadequate at best

stopping him from much needed healing rest

A wounded soldier wonders will he ever be alright

trusting in God that he'll make it through the night.
When a soldier is wounded far beyond repair

the loss and pain felt can not compare

The cost of a solder is set so very high

they assure our freedom will always apply
To stand beside a soldier and walk through his pain

will humble a civilian , no longer to complain

Love, patience, trust and hope is what a soldier needs

to get him through some very treacherous deeds

Dear Lord, please watch over our Military today

as they work to keep our freedom everyday

For the wounded and the families of soldiers lost

Please bless them with abundant love, for we know not the cost.

The cost of a soldier is set very high

our support for them we should never deny.

Denise Girod

Say thank you to your hero today.....Police officers, firemen, soldiers, moms, dads, teachers, etc.

Thanks CSM Brooks aka Daddy aka Papa, we will never forget your sacrifice!