A Military Encounter from Today

A Military Encounter from Today 

I just returned from the grocery store. The city I live in

does not have a huge military presence. I mean we are not

near a base or any place were you commonly see military folks.

But as I pulled in my parking space, right next to

me was a truck that was HIGHLY decorated with military

decorations. It brought a smile to my face. :))

I looked in my glove box for a scrap of paper to thank this

VET for his service. I had no paper. !!!!

So....... I said a quick prayer for the driver of that truck,

and got out of my car.

I started walking towards the store and walking towards me

were an older sort of couple. The man had a hat on that

was very decorated with pins. INSTANTLY... as they were

about to pass me I asked if that was their truck.

They said YES..... And I extended my hand to thank the fellow

for his service. He then said to me.... It's my son who is in

the Army. The wife said, he just left home for his second

deployment to the sand. I told them that I was an Air Force

Mom and my son had been there and back.

We chatted for a few minutes. The fella gave me a USO card,

and said they are very involved and I should contact them

if there was anything I needed.

As we were saying bye,

I asked them their son's name.... "Paul".

I told these parents I would hold Paul in my prayers,

and ask others to do the same.

For Paul and ALL who serve... May God Bless Them and Their families.

Deb Estep - Proud AF Mom

August 26, 2005

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