I was so completely touched with this photo and story that I had to post it here on my blog. This is great for those of you who haven’t come across it via the web yet. Thanks to Hillary for sending it. There are probably hundreds more of these heartfelt stories we never hear about. I am one proud American!!! Read on:
His tiny “plot” of grass in front of his tent. It’s heartwarming! Here is a soldier stationed in Iraq, stationed in a big sand box. He
asked his wife to send him dirt (U.S. soil), fertilizer, and some grass seed so that he can have the sweet aroma, and feel the grass grow beneath his feet. When the men of the squadron have a mission that they are going on, they take turns walking through the grass and the American soil - to bring them good luck. If you notice, he is even cutting the grass with a pair of a scissors. Sometimes we are in such a hurry that we don’t stop and think about the little things that we take for granted.
July 6th, 2006
July 6th, 2006 at 1:14 pm
Deanna Says:
That IS touching! Thanks for sharing that!
July 6th, 2006 at 3:20 pm
lisa Says:
very sweet. i don’t take grass for granted as i don’t have any yet in my yard up here!!
July 6th, 2006 at 5:44 pm
Lori Says:
From your proud flag waving friend!! I have seen this before, but it still touches my heart every time!! It’s amazing the things we all take for granted!!
July 6th, 2006 at 5:50 pm
Fletch Says:
Reminder of how much we take for granted…the little things we just don’t think of sometimes.
July 6th, 2006 at 8:02 pm
laura Says:
that is so awesome, shanna. really makes you think, doesn’t it?
xo
July 6th, 2006 at 9:39 pm
Jennifer Sizemore Says:
What a wonderful story - it is nice to see that he can have a bit of home while he is away. TFS
July 7th, 2006 at 2:01 am
marygrace Says:
That was such a sweet share.
July 7th, 2006 at 10:13 am
Erica Says:
Love this story!
July 8th, 2006 at 11:44 am
Beth Says:
Very cool, Shanna!
July 13th, 2006 at 8:24 pm
Becky Says:
I would love a link from where you got this story. My cubscout pack is collecting items for care packages to go to iraq. I would love to share this story at our next pack meeting. Thanks.
Becky Stout
July 14th, 2006 at 6:58 pm
Melodee Says:
Wow…what an amazing story, thanks for sharing it! Very touching, sad but inspiring!!