Jeri k Tory Conklin
The dictionary says a patriot is someone who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
After finishing my latest book: When Spirits Speak: A Gathering of Heroes – U.S. Soldiers – The Cost of Freedom (10th Anniversary – 2nd Edition), I realized I had forgotten an essential part of the message: We can all be Patriots in our own right. But, unfortunately, maybe we can’t serve our country via the military path or become first responders now.
Perhaps you have time to spend in a veterans’ hospital reading to veterans whose life’s journey is slowly ending or listening as they share their thoughts and stories. If you have a Department of Veterans Affairs in your town, they welcome volunteers for whatever time you can share. Of course, if you can’t spare your time, donations are always welcome.
While you may never go and serve your country in the military or service field, your prayers and donations to veteran organizations will touch a soldier, first responder, or peacekeeper somewhere. In addition, you can give back in many ways as a Patriot by volunteering at one of many charitable organizations, military-affiliated non-government organizations, senior living facilities, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters. All of which run on volunteer services of your time.
Ultimately, I leave you with the most challenging question: “Would you be like the Patriot Paul Revere and ‘borrow the horse’”?
Now you need to read my book to find out what is meant by: “borrow the horse.” www.whenspiritsspeak.com
How many of you have thought about your ancestors? How many generations back have you researched? I can go back 10 generations, and then it gets muddy.
The salty wind whipped through my hair and the rhythmic crash of waves against the shore were the lullabies of my childhood.
Looking back at my life this time, I realized that my dream had come true. I was working with Native American children and sharing my passion and skills with them. I was making a difference in their lives, and they were making a difference in mine.
Chino Valley, Arizona
info@whenspiritsspeak.com