Veteran's Day

     Today we honor our Nation's Veteran's. While we show our appreciation to these men and women in many ways on this day, I wonder if one day is enough?
      I had the opportunity to join the military and I can honestly say that it was for me a necessary experience. My ex-husband served in the Marine Corps and is now currently serving as an Active Duty National Guardsmen. He has deployed many times since joining the military in the early 1990's. Our children lived near a Navy base and have seen their friends struggle with deployments as well as their own experiences with their father overseas. My new husband (we just got married in September), also served in the Army. His father served in the Air Force having retired from the service in 1990. We both come from families which had a long lineage of military service, to include the Marines of Iwo Jima.
     The men and women that have served in all branches of the service have overcome many personal struggles while protecting this country. The many companies offering special discounts for Veteran's Day seem to mean well. And it is commendable to offer free meals to men and women. But what about the many Veteran's that are homeless, jobless, or unable to attend a meal in a restaurant. What about those still overseas, those in a hospital or rehabilitation center trying to heal from an injury, or those that lost their life for our freedom? There needs to be more done to say thank-you to these men and women. Every flag flown shows our respect and gratitude. There are many charities and organizations solely to support our military members and their families. Please as we start the holiday season remember our Veteran's, because everyday we have this Nation of ours is due to their sacrifice.

Decision Making

     Everyday we make choices that seem insignificant. Then there are the ones that leave you second guessing. Today I am left to wonder if yesterday's big decision was really the right one to make. I had tried to do what was right for myself and my family. Yet when your family is made up of seven children and three adults that you are responsible for every decision you make is going to leave you wondering.
     A few days ago this country was back at the election polls voting for candidates and referendums. The political advertisements in Connecticut were vastly negative attacks with very little facts for the public to learn who to vote for. The outcome of the elections this year  will be quite interesting as the Nation aims to rebuild.
     I sometimes wonder if making decisions is difficult for me because I do not like to disappoint other people. I pride myself on making all other's happy no matter the cost to me. I have been told that my own happiness is essential but to me I need to make everyone else happy. Hence, even voting can be irksome for me.
     So, I am now asking if you also have the decision making dilemma? And just how do you deal with trying to put yourself first when making a choice?