In the great big scheme of things...

It's small stuff. That is the phrase that often helps to bring me back to refocus on whatever is on my mind. I know that I've said it enough that I have other people saying it. Well, now I am stuck. Twice in the past week I have heard some discussion relative to the injustices happening to our veterans coming back from the war. The first time was on the radio attempting to raise awareness about the families of the vets needing help. There is a website explaining the details:

http://www.operationfamilyfund.com/
OUR MISSION:To assist the injured and families of the those who have been injured or killed as a part of the Global War on Terrorism, whether domestic or abroad, military or civilian, with financial grants for transitioning to their new circumstances and achieving financial self-sufficiency.

I have heard the reports on tv and radio about how our service men and women are not getting the help they need...both emotionally and medically. But today, there was a conversation where I was volunteering about the post tramatic stress that is ruining the lives of both the veteran and the family of someone I know. And this was a personal story...and that's when it hits home.

How do these men and women forget what they have experienced...what they have seen or heard and the orders that were carried out by them.

I cannot say my usual, "In the great big scheme of things, it's small stuff." I think it's huge.

I am passing along the website for your information. I, personally, don't believe writing to your congressmen will affect any change. I think I have lost confidence in the Congress.

Sorry for the heavy topic. It's been on my mind.