The Pacific

No, I haven't moved again. I'm into this book on my Nook that was developed into the HBO miniseries...that you all might be watching back home. If you are, I won't ruin it for you, but one of the characters is Gunnery Sgt John Basilone. The Wiki is excellent on this guy! If you have a few extra minutes, please read the link.

So, what's on my mind is a post Memorial Day reflection. How is it that so many men gave their all...for years...during WWII, and I sit here in my air conditioned room on a guarded base in Afghanistan wondering how I will make it for eleven more months? On Memorial Day, I posted on my facebook account that I was "Unworthy today." After more reflection about my brothers who battled in the Pacific, I am still unworthy.

My pledge today is to do my best no matter what I end up doing here. Colossians 3 says, ²³Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, ²⁴since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Thanks to all my Marine brothers...semper fi!