April 13, 2014

Today was a pretty good day, as Jason is doing well and though we really didn't go anywhere, we had a good time. We did have a visitor, two actually, Richard Rovsek and his wife came by to talk with Jason, Linda and I about a relatively new foundation, The Spirit of Liberty Foundation, and something new they're putting together. It sounds very interesting and has a high potential to do some good for all the wounded warriors, both those with visible injuries, as well as those with things like PTSD and other "hidden" wounds. Right now Jason can not do much, for multiple reasons, other than to possibly advise and being a "sounding board" for when they might have some ideas. Down the road, though, he could possibly help in other ways, that I won't be talking about just yet. I will be learning more about them, over the next few weeks, and getting a chance to speak with them more. Perhaps Linda and I will be able to help them in some small way, as they get started.

Other than that we spent most of the day just being together and enjoying our selves. Linda has been busy preparing for Easter, and I think the girls are going to be very pleased with what they see. Jason rested very well, and Linda and I even took a short nap. This afternoon, Serving Spoons, Annie, came by and dropped off a very nice dinner for us. She comes once a month to basically give us a nice Sunday dinner, and it was. I hope you all had a great weekend, and that the weather is great throughout the week. Thank you, for all the continued support and prayers. Take care and stay positive.

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  1. LynnApril 14, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    I don't think there's ever been a person who's been in a war who doesn't have PTSD at least to some extent. All who are battling this need help!
    Jesus knows everything you're going through! Praying!!!!!!!!!
    Isaiah 53:4-6 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

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