Have you forgotten?

I cannot believe that two weeks have gone by since Doug left! If I'm being honest, really seems like much longer than two weeks! Really, the days go by like everything is normal, but when I sit back and reflect on the short amount of time that has gone by I am shocked! Just two weeks? Better than just two days but not as good as two months! Oh well, suck it up and deal, right?
On my walk yesterday I was listening to my ipod and a song I had not listened to in a while came on my country playlist; Have You Forgotten? by Darryl Worley.

I spent some time on the walk reflecting about the lyrics and the state of our country today. I find it sad the way people have and will continue to demonize George W Bush for the war. Something that has always stood out to me is when President Bush said that after the dust settled and people went back to their "normal" lives, his never did. How could it? Honestly, he was the President during war time, but he made choices not just anyone would have the stones to make! It was never about popularity for him after 9/11. I did not agree with every decision that he made, but I fully support his efforts on the war, and keeping the homeland safe. He did that, he kept this country safe after that horrible day. Many do not give him credit for that, they only make him out to be the devil.
There is so much truth to everyone going on with their lives. Although I am not privy to the information that President Bush, and now President Obama deal with daily, my life, and our home has never went back to normal like many of those who condemn and blame President George W Bush. For us, we still remember 9/11, not just because it is my birthday, but because Doug has deployed for his fifth tour, in the name of freedom.

I love country music because it tells a story, not just about losing your wife, dog and house, but about life. The lyrics to the song are very real, and I think it reflects the sentiment of a great deal of Americans. It certainly is not "PC" or "sexy" but there are many Americans that feel that it is a war worth fighting. There are many men and women out there who sacrifice themselves every day, separation from home and family to protect the freedom of others they do not even know.
Anyone can ask me if I have forgotten, and the answer is NO! How can I? With a husband with more tours that I could have ever imagined, there's no way I can forget.
I love my husband, and I love this country!
It would do everyone a world of good to never forget what happened that day, remember the kindness you would show a perfect stranger and remember the fear your felt that day. Complacency to some is a sign of weakness, and this country can never be weak. We are a mighty nation, and as I see it, under God!

As Americans, we may not always see "eye to eye", that is one of the wonderful things about this country, freedom in choice and point of view, but regardless of an opposing point of view, I think those who oppose some of the choices made in the war also love this country.
God bless America and the men and women who fight for my freedom everyday, for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom, we are forever indebted to you!

May God bless this country and may we never forget what happened that day!