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