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For those who have fallen
Often in divorce, we find ourselves bickering. We bicker over everything, even the little things. Who's paying for football? Who gets the kids for the holidays? Why does the other parent treat me this way?
The tragedy at Fort Hood points out that the little things are exactly that-little things. We stress over who's going to pay a doctor bill. But the families who lost loved ones are going to have to pick out caskets, plan funerals, and bid loved-ones good bye.
Life goes on for us, but for these families, it has come to a screeching halt.
As a divorced parent, there have been many times that I considered myself a victim; robbed of time with my daughter, forced to live alone.
Now, it's easier for me to know who victims are in life.
When my daughter leaves, I can call her, or stop by her school. The families of the fallen have suddenly lost that. They won't get any text messages, or facebook posts. Many parents-myself included-fail to realize that no matter how hurt we are, the pain could always be worse.
Let go of the animosity. Maybe you think your ex-spouse betrayed you, but Fort Hood showed us the true meaning of betrayal.
Remember that, and remember the sacrifices the men and women in uniform make for the rest of us.
Questions? Comments? Email them to mrmichaelpramos@gmail.com
A single mom's heart by Scoti Springfield Domeij
Fort Hood Profiles (courtesy of MSNBC)
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