I had a chat with my former roommate from two years ago. He’s an Army “reservist” currently in Iraq.<\/p>\n
Nicholas Barnard: Happy Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n
Former Roommate: you too<\/p>\n
Former Roommate: how are you<\/p>\n
Nicholas Barnard: I’m doing well. Just about to go to bed actually, but I’m just working and doing my thing.. Nothing really different<\/p>\n
Former Roommate: well good night<\/p>\n
Nicholas Barnard: Thank you. You take care of yourself and keep your head up! We’re all appreciative of the sacrifices you guys (and gals) have been makin..<\/p>\n
Former Roommate: thank you<\/p>\n
Former Roommate: and we are thankful of yall supportin us<\/p>\n
Nicholas Barnard: well night..<\/p>\n
Former Roommate: night<\/p>\n
(I made a few spelling and punctuation corrections)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I struggled when I was typing, “We’re all appreciative of the sacrifices you guys (and gals) have been makin..” I was going to say I am thankful for their sacrifices, but I am not. I am thankful for those men and women from my and previous generations that honor and serve our great diverse nation, but I am not thankful that they are in and dying in Iraq. <\/p>\n
While I do have the luxury of hindsight, I feel as if we were sold a false bill of goods. There are no WMDs, Saddam and Osama Bin Laden are still on the run, we have spent a massive amount of money, and we have alienated our allies. We have all paid an uncalculated price, some of us will pay a small price, some of us paying a larger long term price, and finally others have paid the largest ultimate price. I respect and appreciate those in the latter two categories, but not thankful they are where they are.<\/p>\n
\nEnough politics. <\/p>\n
I am thankful for my daily protection from others and the elements.<\/p>\n
I am thankful to have a job I enjoy, and provide for those who need my assistance.<\/p>\n
I am thankful that I can be me, regardless of social structures.<\/p>\n
I am thankful for those that challenge me and push me. <\/p>\n
I am thankful for my ability and power to articulate and my wonderful family, friends and coworkers who support me, and make life as enjoyable and interesting as it is. <\/p>\n
I am thankful to be here, life is an amazing privilege that we have been granted, and sometimes take for granted.<\/p>\n
I am thankful to be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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