This website has been accused of many things.  One thing I can say for certain is that once information is "found" out it is disseminated here.  The good, the bad and sometimes the ugly.  I know there are many military personnel that blog on here and one thing has been hounding my mind. 

Many times people don't know what to say to deploying soldiers and their families.  People will say thank you for your support and shake your hand, but other than that many people do not understand or even realize the sacrifices that the families left behind make as well.  Most importantly, the children.  They are the true heroes. 

I came across a young girl the other day who shared with my children that her dad was deployed.  She was about 10.  I shook her hand and thanked her for her service.  I explained to her that she was the true hero and that without her sacrifice and understanding that the soldiers would not be able to do their job.  She beamed with pride and at the same time was very shy.  Her grandmother was in tears.  It's true though.  The children are the ones that take the brunt of everything.  They are the ones that have to deal with only having one parent at home and have to take on more responsibilities while still hearing about the "war" going on in the world.  They are unsure of their parents safety.  They have no control.

While my husbands deployment is dwindling down my children are showing signs of having problems as a direct result of this deployment (this would be the second one).  I urge everyone to take the time when they see a soldier with their family to also take the time to thank the children.  I urge everyone to stop for a moment and say a little prayer, not just for the soldiers but for their families left behind as well.

My conversations with my husband are typically brief.  Within those discussions the towns political issues have arisen.  I can assure you that he is not happy with the way this town is being run, as well as the way many people (hiding behind screen names while spewing pathetic political rants) who think they know everything.  I can also assure you that while it would be nice to be involved with the day to day politics, soldiers have a mission and need to focus on their mission.  I chose not to waste my time explaining every little detail to him, but he knows what is going on.  While my husband is fighting for our freedom others like to take this time to play their pathetic games.  While many people have the right to their pathetic, vile, disgusting, distorted, twisted views, I have the right to set your ass straight.  Man up.  Take a look in the mirror.  Integrity, respect and honesty.  Frank DeFlice seems like a man that has looked in the mirror.  He has history in the selectman position (in another town) and has shown his dedication to this town. His track record seems to one that embodies integrity, respect and honesty. 

To wind this down, please step back and be grateful for what we do have and realize with this upcoming election that OUR town could be going back to the way things used to run if we don't man up, stand up and vote!