Taking Chance

"Taking Chance"

i had the pleasure last night of having my dear friend josh come down and visit me. we were sitting there on the couch watching movies & once the movie was over we started watching "Taking Chance" i knew that it was a military movie with Kevin Bacon... just didn't know the details about it other than that. once i realized it wasn't just a military movie it was about a marine, my whole thoughts changed....especially since i was cuddled up next to a enlisted marine myself.

it was such a great movie overall & really made you think about the process of how these men & woman are brought back to there loved ones. so often we forget just how much these men & woman give up to protect this great nation....it gives you chills just sitting there thinking this could be someone that you know.

a childhood friend of mine lost her husband a few years ago & i always wondered about the process....even though they lose there life they are never forgotten by others. while being prepared to come back home they are taken care of with such compassion and honor. (literally everyone shows it!!) it was so touching while watching the movie to see that while they were loading the casket into the plane that the people who were standing around give a moment of silence and honored him as he was put into the plane....this continued on throughout every connecting flight they had to take to get home. there are several other instances within the movie. during the entire movie, i found myself getting closer & closer to josh and literally holding him tightly as i could while tears were rolling down my face...it was a very simple but very moving movie... they do so much for all of us!

with memorial day coming up this holiday being so often forgotten for what it is really meant to be, i ask that you step back and really give thanks! be proud to fly that AMERICAN flag proudly in your front yard!

you can get more info about this movie at http://www.hbo.com/films/takingchance/