Marine Corps Association & Foundation

So Close to Home….

"One day, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching,” that is the signature quote of Gunnery Sergeant Dave Smith who almost lost his life in July. This Marine, this real American hero has seen four combat tours, even surviving an IED blast and being awarded a Bronze Star with Combat V; however, it was when he was safe at home that he almost lost his life. As people celebrated the start of a new year, GySgt Smith reflected on what he hopes for his future now that he has a second chance at life.

Going to the gym has gotten a little monotonous these past few weeks, especially since my husband had an upcoming CFT he wanted to lose some extra weight for. We had been going on 3-mile runs on a treadmill at our gym and following up with 15 minutes in the sauna. Every. Single. Day. I was bored.

Dec. 9th

So many thoughts, so many feelings rushing, rushing through my head. I was dizzy, numb, lost.

Yesterday, William left for Afghanistan.  My anchor was gone. I felt like a lost balloon.

Before William left, I had to take Jacob into daycare. Driving home, I realized that I felt secure in knowing William would be home when I got there.  How many times did I simply take that for granted?