Supporting our U.S. Military

In the past few years, my family has become a military family. Four years ago, my sister married my brother-in-law, who is in the U.S. Air Force and  2 years ago,my brother joined the U.S. Army. Yesterday, Memorial Day, I reflected upon how lucky I am to personally know men and women who are protecting our freedom. They work tirelessly for the benefit of our nation and I do not think we can show our support enough for the military, their families and the sacrifices they make every day.

It is vitally important to support our military veterans and to thank them for the sacrifices they made for our nation.  An amazing opportunity to to become involve in an Honor Flight. These flights are free to veterans of WWII, Korean and Vietnam Wars and they are flown out to Washington DC to see their respective war memorials. Each veteran is treated to a day of pampering and DC tours as a thank you for their service. It is the Welcome Home Celebration they did not receive when they got home so many years ago but so aptly deserve now. On May 10th, Miss Muscatine's Outstanding Teen, Nina Yu, and I were honored to be part of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Orientation in Cedar Rapids. We met many inspiring veterans, their loving families and their volunteer Guardians. We were truly humbled to spend the afternoon with these men and women of our U.S. Military.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight

While visiting Destin, FL. to attend my cousin's wedding, I had the opportunity to celebrate Armed Forces Day on May 17 by running the Hearts for Military Heroes 5K run in Panama City, FL. You can always find volunteer opportunities.

 Celebrating Armed Forces Day with a charity 5K run.

 So close to getting my PR...