Thought I would share this letter I received from my Navy son a couple of years ago for Christmas when he was setting to sea on the USS Nebraska. They protect us from underwater and go under for three months. We hear very little from our sons who serve aboard her during that time.

I bring it out every year and it reminds me of all my blessings. Hope it lightens your spirits - makes you count your blessings- and brings you holiday cheer. Kathy


"We will all see each other soon and when we
do we can cherish the love of family that we all will
bring, a day doesn't make a holiday, an hour doesn't or
even a minute. We do, our smiles- our hugs and our love - one for each other.
It doesn't matter when or where,
or even if we stand together, each of us knows that the
love is there and it is always there. Not many things
I can carry with me when I go where I go. I take pride
and courage, and I take love. It makes all things
possible. It reminds me that in the end everything
will be all right. And no matter where I am - whether
those loved ones are next to me or not - they are always
with me. That is what makes them so special. We might
not be by your side on a day - that certain hour. But
remember and be comforted that you are never that far
from me any day and hour. And that will never change.

Love, Your Son"