Dear Family, 30 Aug 09
Aimee, yes you can Blog this if you'd like:) Its taken me about 2 nights to write this and the Drill Sergeants have made us send it Home. I have put much thought into it So here it goes.......... What it means to sacrifice for my country. To me, sacrifice is something I wanted to do and I knew what I was sacrificing. Im willing to do the dirty work so I know my family and people I love (Erica:)) can sleep in peace at nite. I am an American, Fighting in the Forces which guard my country, I am willing to give my life in its defense. The people I love are my motivation to keep going when I think I can't go any further. I sleep soundly every nite knowing that I have done my part in keeping my family safe and retuning the favor. Being here is the least I could do for my family. I live this life of sacrifice so they can live their life of pleasure. I know the real bullets have not flown yet but when that time comes I will be fine for the LORD is my rock and has prepared my hands for battle (Psalms 144) I go by his word and know that hundreds will fall by my side and thousands more by my right hand yet only with my eyes shall
I witness the reward of the wicked (Psalm 91) Please do not fear for me because I have no fear, belief that my LORD will always provide for me. I shall fear no Evil for he is with me(Psalm 23) (Thanks GG) That was her favorite verse:) or chapter of Psalms. Again I am more than pleased to
sacrifice my life and lifestyle so that the people I love do not have to. They can sleep in peace at nite and have the wonderful blessing of freedom. The more I sit and think the more it becomes clear. I didn't join for college money, travel or any other benefit the army provides, but only for the soul purpose to protect the people I love and to defend the great NATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! I ask that you please pray for all of our troops and my brothers and sisters that train and fight beside me. please encourage us in our endeavor to live above the common level of life. help us choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong. oh and once more thing...
DELTA 795!
HOOAHH!!!
We just got this letter today from Austin. He has already changed so much and matured. Please keep him in your prayers. We are so proud of him...
3 comments:
Wow! Amazing! We are so proud of him and so thankful for his sacrifice! Thank you Aimee and Mike for being so supportive of him and allowing him to experience this! We are praying for him and all of his brothers ans sisters as he has asked! Love you guys!
Go Austin! That is a great letter. Thanks for sharing it with us :)
wiping the tears.........Thanks for sharing!
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