Sunday, June 17, 2012


Soldier On is a program for the ill and injured in the Canadian Forces. It is a program that includes Jason in it's midst.  All of the soldier and family programs and services are talked about, promoted, ignored, donated to and volunteered for but I am not sure if the effects of these programs on families are understood or appreciated. 


It would be easy I imagine to talk about them when you never had a personal need for them. I hear people talk about them and I see it through their eyes. Having patience is a virtue and I do not say that lightly. Trying to keep my big gob shut for this example and in others is a trying exercise (to all of you who know me you know this to be true).  I am hoping I can become more quiet, more reserved but it is very difficult. Plus I am not even sure I can do it but I know Jacob would appreciate it. ha 


I still see things through my eyes from 4 years ago. June 23rd is the 4th anniversary. I do feel like the edge I got from that is waning finally which is a lot less stress for me. And for others around me. It is not a great place to witness everything from. That axis is a harsh one.


Soldier On Objectives

 
The primary objectives of Soldier On are to:
 
a.   Facilitate, support and integrate resources and opportunities for ill and injured military personnel to fully and
      actively participate in physical, recreational or sporting activities;
 
b.   Create awareness of Soldier On among ill and injured military personnel, other CF personnel, the general public
      and corporations; and
c.   Investigate, foster and enhance partnerships with Canadian organizations and allied nations offering relevant
      programs and services.


https://public.cfpsa.com/en/SupportOurTroops/OurFunds/Pages/Soldier-On.aspx

Saturday, June 9, 2012

A lot of stuff going on, like everyone I guess. It feels like normalcy (whatever that is) is in the air.

We had a fabulous trip to Washington on the May 2-4 weekend. The Osmonds were amazing hosts, as usual, and we had a wonderful time with them, seeing the sights and enjoying the company. DC is a great place to visit - so much to see and so much to do! It's the first road trip we have taken together in a while, thank god Jacob has a lot of patience. It was a long drive but totally worth it.