Tuesday, January 27, 2009

The Green, Green Grass ... of Home


Consider this U. S. Army Soldier, in Iraq, with his tiny 'plot' of grass in front of his tent. I find it quietly heartwarming! Here is a Soldier in Iraq. Stationed in what can, at times seem to be the equivalent of a big ‘sand box.’


He asked his wife to send him dirt ( U.S. Soil), fertilizer, and some grass seed, so that he can have the sweet aroma, and feel the grass of Home, growing beneath his feet.

When the men of his squadron (his brothers and sisters in his family of kinship in commitment) have a mission that they are going on, they take turns walking through the grass and the Home Soil -- to bring them reassurance and hope.

If you notice, he is even cutting the grass with a pair of a scissors. Sometimes we are in such a hurry that we don't stop and think about the little things that we take for granted.

How about we each offer whatever form of prayer as is our own … for this, and all of our Sons and Daughters, who nobly and humbly give and give (and give up so much) so unselfishly for us. I think that we can manage that. And I hope that you agree.




IMAGE and STORY, an Email Gift from Carole (A Dear Friend of many decades. Thank you, Carole

6 comments:

Suza said...

The determined care he is taking in tending this small piece of home is so very moving... and inspiring. I will look a little differently at the snow and ice underfoot tomorrow.

John-Michael said...

I am glad to pass on this bit of quieting, and stilling, reflection ... and that you, too, appreciate it, Suza, Dear.

Lovingly ...

Suldog said...

Prayer said, John-Michael. Great photo.

John-Michael said...

Thank you Jim. Kinda reminds us of what the well-worn "grass-roots" fundamentals are really all about, I thought. I appreciate you sharing in this with me.

I Love Ya, My SulDog Friend ...

lime said...

it's amazing the different ways we manage to create a sense of home under the most difficult circumstances. thank you for sharing this. prayers going up...

John-Michael said...

I become so overwhelmed with the vastness of all that is so immensely complicated, and complex, in our world today ... that I gratefully embrace each reminder of the infinite wonder, and merit, of those elements of our lives, represented in the 'small' things. And I am gladdened by the beauty of our Friendship, My Darling Lime, in which I can share these lovely moments.

Lovingly ...

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