My last post about Lynn and my relationship and time together was very sad. It explained, in a way, how difficult things can be. And things definitely got tough. Bad decisions were made, trust broken, and love.... well, misplaced.
After a tremendous amount of effort to right the wrongdoings, and uncompromising love on Lynn's part, we were finally able to right our upturned ship. We are working through our problems and communicating our love in better ways. It is difficult and hard on the heart but if you want something you've got to fight for it.
Right now she is in Japan and we have, not only distance but time to deal with. She is seventeen hours ahead of me. Also, I leave for army basic training in one month and then we will only have letters for several months. But, come what may, we'll get through it.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Soldier's Creed
I am an American soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in all my warrior tasks and drills. I will always maintain my arms, my equipment, and myself. I am an expert and a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American soldier.
A Bell
A bell is not a bell until someone rings it,
A song is not a song until someone sings it.
Love wasn't put in the heart to stay, for love isn't love 'til you give it away.
-Oscar Hammerstein II
Dear Lynn,
As I am sitting here on my bed,
Writing this letter thoughts fill my head.
Thoughts of the future and thoughts of the past,
How some things change while others will last.
Memories are like that, forever for life.
Some filled with with love, others with strife.
Emotions from memories also stay strong,
And can stay with us all our life- long.
Your happiness and love, I pray that I bring.
That when you are with me I make your heart sing.
That you cry tears of joy, your laugh fills the air,
Because to see you unhappy, my heart cannot bare.
When you are with me and when you're away
You make me smile each 'n' every day.
You make me laugh, pick me up when I cry,
Make my spirits soar towards the sky.
You've Found Love
You know you've found love when your wishes come true.
When the stars shine brighter and the sky is more blue.
You you've found love when one and one is two.
I know I've found love when I've found you.
Tis the Love
Tis the love of angels, tis the love of men.
Tis love intertwined since time began.
Tis the love to connect from miles away.
Tis the love of the heart that our bodies obey.
Tis the love of the saints, tis the love of gods,
Tis the love that will fight against all odds.
Tis the love like the mountains that reach towards the sky.
Tis the love of lovers that lifts love so high.
Tis the love that is strong, tis the love that is true.
Tis this Love I have, that I give to you.