Angels Amongst Us

I want to take a moment to honor the Angels who are amongst us. They come from many walks of life, and of diverse beliefs (religious, political, what-have-you), and yet they have come together for the common cause of supporting troops.

These Angels support the troops in different ways, whether it be through care packages, supportive letters, and e-mails. Some make craft objects, cookies, blankets, and other adornments. Some spend immense amounts of their own money to buy whatever they perceive their troops need. And let's not discuss postage.

They devote hours of their time to people they've never met, and may never meet.

One of the largest organizations of such people is called Soldiers' Angels.

Which leads me to this. One of my Angels recently felt moved to have a very special tattoo, her first, done. It is the Soldiers' Angels logo. She said she did it to remind herself of a time in her life when she felt she tangibly "did something". She knew she'd been able to help people (and I assure you, she has).

She allowed me to share this picture on one condition. I had to include a poem that she feels speaks to why she became an Angel and what keeps her motivated. I personally feel that the Angels amongst us deserve so much recognition, as they are what the military would call a "Force Multiplier". They keep Soldiers' spirits up and provide support in many ways, most tangible, but quite a few intangible. So, for all those of you who wonder about Angels... they are amongst us.

"I am only one; but still I am one.
I cannot do everything,
but I still can do something.
I will not refuse to do
the something I can do."
-Helen Keller