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Praise In The Good Times

Please bare with me.

This morning my son woke up around 5 AM, as he normally does, because he wakes up with the sun, and it's summer time. Because of my resulting lack of sleep, I've been somewhat less tolerant of things.

I received sad news about someone's son and received updates while my son and I were out and while my wife had things to do. The following was sent to me from the person giving me updates.

"At the point of realizing Only God Can -- tired but encouraged."

The news saddened me; the comment rocked me to my core.

I've been agitated off and on but my son is healthy. He has been funny today, at times, as well as aggravating. He made some insightful comments, today.

I'm blessed. I have to praise in the good times.

"Bad Fathers"

"Hurt people, hurt, people..."

Dude, you weren't around. That's not good but you can do better, starting today.

If you hurt, forgive yourself. If you hurt because of your father, forgive him first and then forgive yourself.

Then reach out to your children and apologize and say you will do better and you won't be surprised if they don't believe you, but just give you the chance to SHOW them.

They may not do it. They may curse you out. They may lash out. They may laugh at your. They may cry and say, "I don't know."

But make that real effort. And keep following through.

"Easier said than done."

Yes, it is. But you have to do it. 

I've seen too much hurt today and it saddens me.

"Hurt people, hurt, people..."

Children of "Bad Fathers"

"Hurt people, hurt, people..."

If your father wasn't there for you, the fact is, you still made it. It may have been harder and you may have gone through a lot of things you don't think you should have gone through, but you have made it and are making it. Do _YOURSELF_ a big favor and forgive him. 

I mean _REALLY_ For.Give.Him. Release the hurt and the anger that has manifested because of the hurt. Let it go, for yourself. It will do you and your spirit good.

"Easier said than done."

Yes, it is. But you have to do it. 

Next, if you can, tell him you forgive him and then have let it go. Do it with no expectations of "I'm sorry" or anything. Just do it.

I've seen too much hurt today and it saddens me.

If you're in this situation and you're a man, just pledge to do better and do better.

You Don't Leave A Soldier On The Field; Get Him Home Then Go For It

I've heard it said by those in the military, that you don't leave a soldier on the field. So, "trading" for a possible deserter, is an issue for me, but I can understand why it would be done. As has been pointed out, Israel has done far worse deals than what was "proxied" for the U.S.

Get him home and then find out what happened.

• Did he just walk off?
• Did he seek the Taliban as some are saying audio recordings indicate?
• Did his superiors know of his alleged unease at being in combat? If so, why did they not ask him if he wanted to be a conscience objector?
• Did he give away information that put our military at risk? If so, was it under duress or willingly?