Oh the Places You'll Go...

Not long ago, something had Ryan going to work, then not, then going, then not. Well not something, someone. Frustrated from not being able to nail down plans, I finally blurted out, "Well (insert annoying being's name here) can just go to..." (long pause to collect my thoughts) "his next duty station." So, not the most appropriate of thoughts I've ever had, but it certainly served to brighten my mood. I've been watching the news a lot more these days, and one thing I've noticed is the growing number of people speaking ill of the military, and while I would never wish another person to spend eternity in torment, I have come up with a few places they can go.

If you don't like the military you can go...
To your calendar and make plans. Relish that opportunity, because there are thousands of men and women who cannot. They don't know where they'll live or how long they'll live there. They don't know when they'll be off or how much time they'll get with their family. And they do this so you can enjoy a peaceful life.

If you don't like the military you can go...
On the computer and blog about it, or you can speak publically about it. I wouldn't recommend it, but you can do that. Why? Because you have a freedom of speech. Thank the military for that.


If you don't like the military you can go...
To church. Freedom of religion: another one of those precious rights protected by our men and women in uniform.

If you don't like the military you can go...
to your backyard. Any bullets flying? Explosives? Didn't think so. We live in a peaceful country. Wars are fought half a world away, fought by Marines and soldiers, sailors and airmen striving to maintain peace in the heartland.

 If you don't like the military you can go...
Hug your family. Tell them you love them. Hold your spouse's hand. Look at him or her and bask in their glowing smile. I would give anything just to see my husband smile once a day, but I can't because he is busy protecting the peace we enjoy here in America. (See above.)

And finally, if you don't like the military you can go...
To another country, because we don't need you here.