Winding Down for KY

Well, today is my last day serving the soldiers and soldier families at Ft Campbell, KY. It has been a marvelous opportunity. Today I am involved in 6 hours of suicide prevention awareness groups. These first 7 weeks of this year have convinced me that I am doing what I have been called to do at this time in my life. I do my best to let military families know that you care for them. Last night I spent a couple hours with spouses whose soldiers will be returning from Iraq in the next few weeks. After 42 years of marriage, 26 years of them in the Army, I assured them that they don't have to merely survive, but they can thrive and expect a marvelous and satisfying outcome to their service to their country. And, being away from my wonderful wife, who is "holding down the fort" gives me something very much in common with their experience. I'm not in combat, but I am away from home, from the love of my life, from my bed, my yard, friends, and yes, even the cat! Hold our military in prayer. Dr. D.

More Than We Pay For

I was manning a literature table today. Many military family members walked by. I noticed that even though it was 25 degrees outside, some came in sandles, most without coats. Now, I know people dress as they will and there may be no significance. I also noticed that it seemed to me so many looked ... well, poor. Don't know if I can actually tell that, but you might have felt the same way. Maybe they always "dress down"? I don't know for sure, but it also seems to me that we U. S. Americans get much more than we pay for. God bless them -- "Til Every Last One Comes Home!" Dr. D.