Happy Veterans Day!
Our wedding anniversary is on Veterans Day!
We decided on this date because it would definitely be easy to remember! 😂 But there was another reason behind our decision, too. My brother was going to be giving me away, and he had served our country. He was able to wear his dress uniform while giving me away, which made the occasion even more special.
I also wanted to honor our Veterans and give those attending our wedding an opportunity to remember that, if it weren't for the sacrifices of our Veterans, we wouldn't enjoy the freedoms we have today.
You might be wondering, why didn't my dad give me away? It was because he had passed away four years before I got married. He never even got to meet the man I would marry. I hate that he was gone before he had the opportunity to see me meet the man I'd spend my life with or walk me down the aisle on my wedding day. Sometimes that's just how life works out, though.
My family has always had such great respect for our Veterans. My dad was so proud when my brother joined the Army. My brother was actually pretty close to retirement when he decided he wasn't going to reenlist. He was tired of having to go to Afghanistan. He was a specialist in his field and was sent there frequently. It was taking a toll on his marriage, and he ultimately chose his wife over continuing his military career. You can't fault him for that.
I've always been so proud to have family members who have served in our Armed Forces. We've had family serve in the Marines, Navy, and Army. I'm sure if I were to look far enough back into our family history, we'd probably find someone who served in the Air Force, too.
We've had quite a few family members serve, and I'm so thankful they chose to serve our country. Those who serve make more of a difference than they probably even realize.
May God bless all those who have served and those who are still serving in our Armed Forces. You are appreciated more than words can express. My family will always be grateful for your service and sacrifices!
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