If I had only a few minutes of life left to live and could make a phone call, I would make a phone call to the ones that mean the most to me. I would call home to my husband, my six children and my grandson. To my husband, I would tell him that he has given me the best years of my life and that I he will eternally remain "my love" even when I am gone. To my children, I would tell them that they have always been the number one driving force in my life, my motivation and my most proudest accomplishment. I would want them to know that God never closes the lines of communication between children and parents, .... I would tell them that I will forever love and be with them. I would stay on this life line just hearing their voices, ......... for as long as I could.
I dedicate 9/11 and this section to those who protect and defend our country, our freedom and our lives. Most especially to my husband and my son who bear the United States of America uniform who uttered the most selfless words: "I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Organic Act of Guam against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear the true faith and allegiance to the same. I will obey the orders of the president of the United States and the governor of Guam and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to law and regulations, so help me God." Their promise which embodies the attributes of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage is the epitome of "putting others before ones self".
I dedicate 9/11 and this section to them because without such selfless people, I would probably loose sleep thinking about scenarios such as "what if I had only a few minutes of life left to live and could make a phone call...."
You have a beautiful family and I know how proud you are of your husband and Sonny. They are blessed to have you in their life!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dar... 9/11 didn't really mean as much to mean until I got married and started thinking about starting a family. After watching all the 9/11 anniversary specials and listening to children talk about their parents and wives talk about their husbands an out pour of emotions inspired the blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such personal sentiments. I wish all the troops could come home now. 10 years should be enough.
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