Today, for a second time in my life, we are seeing war. I don’t think it resonated with me when 9/11 happened and we went to war. I was in middle school, I somewhat understood what was happening. I remember my Mom crying when I got home from school and being sad, but the emotional intelligence of the situation didn’t set in the way it does now.
I don’t follow politics. I never really have. It’s always he said she said, and a bunch of ass hats pushing their agenda’s and opinions on the world. Like I assume many people do, I googled, why is Russia invading Ukraine? I read at least three different articles trying to truly understand what is the goal to be accomplished here, but what I came upon as an answer was simply, Power. WHAT ELSE IS NEW?!
I start thinking about our troops, friends I know of friends, friends with siblings in the military. I think of the soldiers that I don’t know in our military forces, those in Russia, Ukraine, and all over the world. These people are hero’s. Could you put on a uniform and put everything else behind you to defend and protect? I know I wouldn’t want to volunteer for that responsibility.
And here we are, enjoying life, celebrations, birthdays, cocktails and carrying on with our day to day. All while there is war going on. It just makes me think of how much gratitude I have for our troops. The older I get the more that understanding and gratitude grows for the life that I have. To both my grandfathers that were members and served. I am more than proud to be your grand-daughter.
Although I have a difficult time understanding the politics and reasons for what goes on in the world, I will always be humbled by the men and women that take a step into the unknown for all of us. It all feels so heavy sometimes. Whomever you believe in , I hope you will say a prayer for peace.
Unapologetically Sam 