My Hands are Small I Know

This time of year is always so busy, as we get ready for the holidays. However, I also find it to be a time of reflection of the past year; along with looking to the year ahead. As I anticipate 2009, the song "Hands" written by Jewel popped in my head.

"My hands are small I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
I am never broken
In the end only kindness matters
I will get down on my knees, and I will pray"

Great words to live by!

I've listed a dozen ideas of how our small hands make a big difference:

1)Fly the Flag on Your House, Car, or Business

2)Send an E-Mail or Letter of Thanks to an Airman, Soldier, Sailor or Marine

3)Send a Care Package to a Soldier (year-round)

4)Go to the nearest Airport and welcome home our Troops

5)Organize an event in your own community and at your workplace-promoting our Military

6)Ask your Elected Officials at all levels to Recognize our Military

7)Ask local media (TV, Radio, and Newspaper) to feature Military Heroes

8)When you see a person in a Military Uniform, shake their hand and say, "THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY”

9)Raise funds for Military Charities (or at least write a check to "USO")

10) Ask Libraries, Schools, and local Organizations to participate in recognizing our Armed Forces

11)Hire a Veteran

12) Pray to Almighty God to Bless each and every Airman, Soldier, Sailor and Marine