Monday, August 29, 2011

Perspective

WHEN A SOLDIER COMES HOME


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




The only thing harder than being a Soldier...

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Is loving one.

A gentle reminder to keep your life in perspective.