To the Sons and Daughters of our Service Members...

It's been a while since I had to actually listen to the lyrics of a song and type them out. They are usually just available online somewhere, but not this time. But this song (I'll be Brave This Christmas) touched me when I heard it on the radio this morning. I did not grow up a military brat and do not know what it is like to alway wonder where my parents were... they were always safe at home with me. I do, however, know what it is like to love and miss a Soldier who is thousands of miles away. So, for all of the many children out there whose Mom or Dad is overseas this Christmas, my heart goes out to you.

Dear Daddy, I missed you today when Mama unpacked our old Christmas tree,

And that sweet angel never looked so good on top. But my heart felt sad when you weren't you there to lift me.

It's been a while since you went off to fight the war, so this year it won't presents I'll be wishing for.

And I'll be brave this Christmas, while you're still far away

And I kneel beside my bed each night praying Jesus keeps you safe

Cuz I'm so proud of you. I hope you come home soon

But until you you do, I'll be brave this Christmas.

I see bright colors light up the Wilson's house, while rockets flash across your evening sky.

We sing carols all over town, while you're living out the cost of peace on earth tonight,

but if another little boy can grow just up up like me living in a land that's safe and free

And I'll be brave this Christmas, while you're still far away

And I kneel beside my bed each night praying Jesus keeps you safe

Cuz I'm so proud of you. I hope you come home soon

But until you you do, I'll be brave this Christmas.

Freedom isn't free, and there's a price to pay when duty calls, it takes sacrifice from us all.

And I'll be brave this Christmas, while you're still far away

And I kneel beside my bed each night praying Jesus keeps you safe

We're all I'm so proud of you and we hope you come home soon

But until you you do, I'll be brave this Christmas.

~ Big Daddy Weave