I know that I am less than a speck on the face of this great nation. I know that I have never been known to do anything to shape the world. My feats are small in comparison to those in uniform and in office. I live a normal life amongst normal people in a normal home.
I am also a 20 year old Army wife. My husband of less than a year is currently serving in Afghanistan among many thousands of men and women who are dedicated to ensuring our domestic tranquility. I owe my life and more to them. However, it seems as though our men and women are often thrown aside, taken for granted, and forgotten.
God has given this nation so much. He says, in Luke 12:48, “…to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” Regardless of religious persuasion, this statement rings glaringly true, and, at times, painfully forgotten.
For 235 years, the men and women in uniform have sacrificed everything from their time away from family and home to their very lives. And how are they repaid? By making budget cuts, and allowing the bureaucratic decision makers to keep their six and seven figure salaries? My curiosity is piqued. How is it that the mere 1-2% of the nation’s population that serves the Department of Defense has to even question the reliance of a bi-weekly paycheck?
This may be old news, and I understand that we were eventually paid the full amount promised. But I know that my husband and those he works with deserve much more than this.
I figured I would give my thoughts on the matter. I considered sending something like this (maybe a bit longer and kinder-sounding) to the White House... Maybe not.
