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My mind’s is in “power-saving mode” at this point (10:45 PM — what happened to being coherent until 3 or 4 AM?!), so I’m afraid it’s too late for me to post a meaningful tribute to our nation’s veterans, active duty personnel and those who’ve paid the ultimate price. They have, however, been on my mind a great deal lately and my thoughts are with them and their families.

This week marked several important dates: the fall of the Berlin Wall (Nov. 9, 1990), the U.S. Marine Corps birthday (Nov. 10, 1775) and of course, Veterans Day (Nov. 11, annually).

In a completely unrelated note:
Justin’s been sick the past several days and I felt remiss not even noting that here. I love him dearly, but when he’s sick I think I do too much, “You really ought to” — as in, “…drink more water,” “…get more rest,” “…take another dose of your medication now” — and not enough, “Honey, is there anything I can do to help?” I try to be helpful, but I feel like I get in the way and that frustrates me, which translates into me being a little snippy and short. Being worried about catching whatever he’s got doesn’t help, either, I suppose. At least now we know we’re beyond the contagious stage — it was hard to tell, since I started having a sympathy sore throat and overall lethargy (the latter hasn’t subsided, yet).

I’ve always been taught that women are the nurturers, yet I seem to fail miserably in this particular instance. Thank goodness Justin understands me and where my heart truly lies. So this is my nod to the love of my life who has, somehow, shared and survived half of my lifetime with me (15+ wonderfully blessed years together!), through better and worse, sickness and health.