Tuesday Treasures

I've been thinking a lot about our country lately. About the direction it is going. I must say I am very frightened. I feel like our Constitution is hanging by a thread-a very thin, worn out thread! This saddens me to no end! Our rights as American people are rapidly diminishing with each passing day. As it is, I find myself with little confidence in our leaders at this time. So, where does this leave me?
I get a lot of comfort in my religion, in knowing that God is on our side. That he will watch over and protect us, if we but do what is simply asked of us and prepare ourselves both in our homes and our hearts. For that knowledge I am deeply grateful!

What also comforts me a great deal, and leads me to my Tuesday Treasure, are the men and woman who are fighting for our freedoms- the freedoms I see quickly plummeting to the ground! It brings me so much comfort that, even though there are many who are not leading this country, or living their lives, the way our founding fathers set up for us, there are those that are brave and strong and are giving their all to defend this country and what it is truly made of! Those men and women who are not only, willingly, risking their lives for our freedom, but who are being the ultimate examples of the kind of men and women we all should be! Men and women who believe in something and won't let the negative pressures of others get in their way! Men and women who are actively doing something about the many rights and freedoms that are being taken away. Men and women who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, if necessary, to keep OUR freedoms, OUR country, OUR rights the way our founding fathers and God intended them to be.

OUR AMERICAN SOLDIERS!!!



To all the many soldiers who are fighting, or have fought, in the cold, in the rain, in the wind, in the extreme heat- sacrificing so much of their time, family and ultimately their lives- You are my Treasure-my Faith-my Hope!! No words could ever thank you, and your supportive families, enough! My prayers and love go with you and your family. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!
I came across these two poems that wrap up my feelings nicely!

OUR SOLDIERS
When the security of our land is threatened,
We call on our soldier's might,
To go wherever they're needed,
To defend us day and night.

They leave their loves ones behind,
A great price our soldiers must pay.
Let us salute their courage and bravery,
May we remember them each time we pray.

Each time we spot "Old Glory"
Waving for all to see,
Let's think of all the soldiers that have
Kept it flying proud and free.

This great country is tolerant
Of cultures from other lands,
But, when they attack our precious freedom
We will punish with a heavy hand.

Our soldiers are tried and true,
Tempered like carbon steel,
Born of American Spirit;
Raised with American will.

Remember our fallen heroes that died,
So freedom may grow,
To nations around the world,
Wherever our warriors may go.
-Author unknown


THANKS TO THE AMERICAN WARRIORS

From the colonist, who rebelled,
to the soldier of today,
My thanks, be to you,
I know not what else to say.

Since the words I do not have,
to give the tribute that is due,
So a simple heartfelt thanks,
sincerely I give to you.

Thanks to our American heroes,
whose devotion is second to none,
Whose courage and braveness alone
caused many battles to be won.

We have beaten the forces of evil
and carried our flag far and wide,
Because of our American Warriors,
our hearts are filled with pride,

Only because of you and the price
you willingly did pay,
Only because of you,
Old Glory still flies today!
-Author unknown