RoG Vol 4, Part 2: Healing through Music

Published on January 03, 2010 by Christa Wells

To our men and women who serve us so well...

As the daughter of a retired Army officer, I have a deep affection for you who wear a uniform and lay aside your own comfort and safety for ours.  I see you in McDonalds, or the airport, and feel we must somehow know each other, you and I, because the military was my family as I grew up moving frequently.

But I never had to send my father off to a war or be separated from him during holidays or birthdays - though I know he would have sacrificed in that way if he'd been so called.  Your quiet heroism moves us, and though you don't get to see or touch our gratitude, the fact that we sleep well at night is a testimony to the effectiveness of your work.  Thank you.  

Thank you.  

As Christmas comes this week...wherever you are...this is my ongoing song for you (written for the 10th Mountain Division, where we did the first Reflections of Generosity Exhibition)...

Take care of your heart
Take the long road, if that's where peace is born
Take the beauty from the ashes
Let the beauty rise up, because that's where Hope comes from...

Wishing for a peaceful 2010 to you and yours...may you feel our love and our thanks...

Christa Wells
Singer/Songwriter

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