When a soldier comes home...

When a soldier comes home...

By Justin Brown ( Contact )   July 20, 2008

"When A Soldier Comes Home"

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When a soldier comes home, he/she finds it hard....

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...to listen to his son whine about being bored.

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....to keep a straight face when people complain about potholes.

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To be tolerant of people who complain about the hassle of getting ready for work.

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...to be understanding when a co-worker complains about a bad night's sleep.

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..to be silent when people pray to God for a new car.

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...to control his panic when his wife tells him he needs to drive slower.

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..to be compassionate when a businessman expresses a fear of flying.

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...to keep from laughing when anxious parents say they're afraid to send their kids off to summer camp.

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...to keep from ridiculing someone who complains about hot weather.

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...to control his frustration when a colleague gripes about his coffee being cold.

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...to remain calm when his daughter complains about having to walk the dog.

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...to be civil to people who complain about their jobs.

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...to just walk away when someone says they only get two weeks of vacation a year.

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...to be forgiving when someone says how hard it is to have a new baby in the house.

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The only thing harder than being a Soldier..

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Is loving one.

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reader COMMENTS (2)
dflood
Jul 21, 2008 at 7:13 a.m.
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Wow--there's something unforgettable...good job JB!

kellie22183
Jul 20, 2008 at 4:08 p.m.
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Wow! That is one powerful blog. Thanks for the reminder..

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