I want to get a blog written, in the hope that one of you out there might just take a second to write back and say hello. I’ve missed the comments and the shortest entry goes such a long way to bolster my spirits. If you have a moment, would you just drop me a line? I think of you often and would love to know the feeling is mutual.
I’ve been having exchanges with various individuals as to whether there might be some role for me to play in helping to prevent veteran suicides. Two weeks ago I was speaking with a former counselor still involved who was hurting over the last suicide right there at Ft. Lewis. You can’t imagine how I envy so many of you for the work you are doing for the veteran. I think envy is an appropriate and descriptive word to describe my feelings. I don’t think a day or week goes by that you don’t impact a soldier in need. A soldier, who doesn’t even know or understand some of that confusion and anxiety that churns them up and leaves them lying by the side of the road hurting from a blast they never saw or experienced until it was just too late. Their security guard was off the hook and they thought being back was going to be enough to make everything go away. It’s not too long after they’re off the plane and hit home soil that the voice inside speaks out asking what’s next. Who do I turn to and where do I go? Is there anyone out there that really cares? Will someone show me they are doing more than a job? The soldier at first gives us the benefit of the doubt. They meet us and they want to believe that we really care. They are not always looking for the right answer, but having the right answer to their problems will earn you millions of miles of recognition for a job well done. Few people at Ft. Lewis have an opportunity each night of going home able to say sincerely, today I made a difference. I am so jealous of you and I envy you so much. The soldiers you serve are for the most part just good people. You are honored by just serving them and making a difference in their lives and the lives of their families. God bless you for who you are and for what you do. Your work brings a sense of love and wards off suicide.
If you can figure out how I might help in sharing with you in the work you do, please write me a comment. With continued respect for you, I am
Frank Kabisch
I’ve been having exchanges with various individuals as to whether there might be some role for me to play in helping to prevent veteran suicides. Two weeks ago I was speaking with a former counselor still involved who was hurting over the last suicide right there at Ft. Lewis. You can’t imagine how I envy so many of you for the work you are doing for the veteran. I think envy is an appropriate and descriptive word to describe my feelings. I don’t think a day or week goes by that you don’t impact a soldier in need. A soldier, who doesn’t even know or understand some of that confusion and anxiety that churns them up and leaves them lying by the side of the road hurting from a blast they never saw or experienced until it was just too late. Their security guard was off the hook and they thought being back was going to be enough to make everything go away. It’s not too long after they’re off the plane and hit home soil that the voice inside speaks out asking what’s next. Who do I turn to and where do I go? Is there anyone out there that really cares? Will someone show me they are doing more than a job? The soldier at first gives us the benefit of the doubt. They meet us and they want to believe that we really care. They are not always looking for the right answer, but having the right answer to their problems will earn you millions of miles of recognition for a job well done. Few people at Ft. Lewis have an opportunity each night of going home able to say sincerely, today I made a difference. I am so jealous of you and I envy you so much. The soldiers you serve are for the most part just good people. You are honored by just serving them and making a difference in their lives and the lives of their families. God bless you for who you are and for what you do. Your work brings a sense of love and wards off suicide.
If you can figure out how I might help in sharing with you in the work you do, please write me a comment. With continued respect for you, I am
Frank Kabisch
