Taking One for the Team

When was the last time you took one for the team?  All kinds of things come to mind when I think about “taking one for the team”.  Most of the time it’s someone else asking or telling me to take one for the team.  The statement is almost always asking someone else to be the sacrificial lamb for some situation that most would want to avoid.  In other words it’s usually going to result in emotional, physical or financial damage of some degree.  It could be related to minor situations such as sports, office politics or friendships to name a few.  Sometimes its major situations and homage should be paid for those that “take one for the team”. 

When Veterans Cry

(Warning: This is not just a Veteran’s Day message but an everyday message for all Americans!)

Thank you for your service.  This statement goes out to all active, Guard, Reserves, and retired veterans.  You deserve so much more than a thank you.  Although many of you smile when you hear, “thank you for your service” and appreciate the small token or gesture of gratitude; you know you need more than a thank you.  What you need is support and promises kept.  There are many veterans crying on the inside and some on the outside.