Friday Wellness Tip: Freedom Gratitude Salute Armed Forces Day

Dear Wellness Seekers,

Friday Wellness Tip: Freedom Gratitude Salute Armed Forces Day is a heartfelt way to bring about both external and internal goodness that heals hearts. This balances the giving and the getting for those that go beyond what is expected of us by serving in the military to protect us.

Tomorrow May 16th is Armed Services Day!

Commitments to serve takes special individuals – our Freedom comes at a price and we need to sincerely say THANK YOU AND HONOR those that watch over our country’s protection. Salute them and pray for their safety.

If you are reading this post and in the service of our country….WE CARE AND APPRECIATE YOUR CHOICE AND WHAT YOU TO DO YOUR BEST TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY.

Military roots run deep in my husbands family as it does mine. How fortunate we were not to loose a loved one to WWII – between us we had six family members serving throughout that arduous war and lost no one in spite of being put in harms way in the worse possible scenarios. The most decorated was my husband’s father who served in The First Special Service Force composed of only 1000 lads in the US paired with 1000 lads form Canada. They were the first Green Baret’s we recognize today. His medals are treasures that remind us of the number of times he fought in critical battles and survived – it is frightening to think about it. Hitler recognized them as the Devil’s Brigade.

In fact this past year their troop was awarded GOLD MEDAL OF HONOR after 70 years. My Father in Law just passed away in fall of 2014. The medal service was earlier on Feb 15, 2015. This humble guy, never spoke much about it but after he got to know you his pride surfaced in his medals. They spoke volumes. he would just point to them on the wall. Salute to you and your friends from the USA and Canadian Team’s we know you stayed in touch, attended reunions and  loved them like brothers. Here is Bill Shiverdecker’s WWII Special Services Medal Collection.

Friday Wellness Tip: Freedom Gratitude Salute Armed Forces Day calls for us to touch someone in the Military tomorrow in a positive way.  Acknowledge their efforts and give them encouragement to go on in the fight for freedom. Spanista believes this act of gratitude flows through us with positive energy that lasts. The photos here are by Susan Walsch an AP photographer who was lucky enough to attend the service.

What price FREEDOM? We take so much for granted. Supporting their efforts can make a huge difference in  their lives. If you are American, step up. You will love the way you feel.

To Your Self Care Journey To Joy,

Ginny