Comments on: PWOC Hanscom Air Force Base https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:58:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Susan https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/#comment-2956 Mon, 25 May 2015 04:20:11 +0000 http://www.throughherlookingglass.com/?p=8267#comment-2956 A couple years back we bought a new flag for our garage along with a roller that keeps the flag from winding up in the wind, Strangely, the roller never seemed to work and every day the flag would wind itself around the pole anyway. I was tempted to return it, but after developing a little habit, (adopted by my husband too) we decided against getting that unfurler fixed. As we unwrap the flag (sometimes multiple times a day) on our way in and out the door, we pray for your husbands, your wives who are being challenged–maybe at that very moment–in a scary place, whether on the battlefront or the homefront. Your sacrifice may seem underappreciated and forgotten with glib talk of cook outs and cheery parades and a well-meaning “thank you for your service”–one or two days a year. But please know that you are not forgotten, It is your service at home and on the battlefield that ensures that the sacrifices of the past are presrved for our country’s future. It is a huge burden (and privilege) to bear, and we can’t underestimate your sacrifice. Thank you.

]]> By: Simone https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/#comment-2948 Sun, 24 May 2015 12:12:15 +0000 http://www.throughherlookingglass.com/?p=8267#comment-2948 I have a whole new understanding because of Allie’s post of you, the often “forgotten’ soldiers.

Where do we even begin to say ‘thank you’ for your great sacrifice on all of our behalf. Sure, there’s lots of fun traveling etc., but you are always having to say another ‘good-bye’ to someone that you love and have cared about. You fill in all those gaps when dad or mom are having to be away. My heart has been reminded and encouraged to pray for you all. You are the precious gifts that we often neglect.
Happy Memorial Week-End to you and your loved ones. We salute you, thank God for you and are truly blessed because of you.

]]> By: Denise https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/#comment-2910 Wed, 20 May 2015 15:55:57 +0000 http://www.throughherlookingglass.com/?p=8267#comment-2910 May God bless all our soldiers and their family members! A big thank you for all you do to support our great country!

]]> By: Allie https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/#comment-2901 Wed, 20 May 2015 03:11:04 +0000 http://www.throughherlookingglass.com/?p=8267#comment-2901 In reply to Midge.

Many thanks Midge, love your comment. I think what I didn’t communicate well in this piece is the JOY that you all have in your service, and the amazing opportunities that are part of military life. Also the very special community you share in one another….XOXO

]]> By: Midge https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/#comment-2899 Tue, 19 May 2015 17:53:16 +0000 http://www.throughherlookingglass.com/?p=8267#comment-2899 Ali, it was a wonderful evening! You were a blessing to each of us! Your readers comments are so encouraging, but I think I can speak for all the ladies who were there last week – this military way of life has many challenges, but it also is a full and joyful way to live! We love our soldiers, airman, sailors, marines. We love the opportunities this crazy life brings us – to travel the globe, to meet amazing people. We love our sisters we meet along the way, who help us raise our children, who plant flowers they may only see bloom for a season, who help us when life is hard and lonely, who we are honored to call friend. And those sweet PWOC ladies love Jesus, and know that He is there for them always. Thank you again for your inspiration and sharing your heart with each of us!

]]> By: Allie https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/#comment-2895 Tue, 19 May 2015 13:35:56 +0000 http://www.throughherlookingglass.com/?p=8267#comment-2895 In reply to Jen.

Thank you Jen, it was such a nice evening….so glad I met these women.

]]> By: Jen https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/#comment-2890 Tue, 19 May 2015 03:17:19 +0000 http://www.throughherlookingglass.com/?p=8267#comment-2890 So very appreciative! Thank you for your service and dedication! Wonderful post Allie!

]]> By: Diana https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/#comment-2888 Tue, 19 May 2015 01:41:29 +0000 http://www.throughherlookingglass.com/?p=8267#comment-2888 WE are so blessed to have these men & women serve our great country!!!! Thank you all and your families for serving .

]]> By: jen https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/#comment-2880 Mon, 18 May 2015 16:49:16 +0000 http://www.throughherlookingglass.com/?p=8267#comment-2880 Thank you, dear ladies, for being committed to stand beside your husbands for support and encouragement, especially when you have no idea how each assignment is going to end! Thank you for being there for them, often across thousands of miles, so that they have the blessing they need to do their job! You are as valuable as they and just as precious in God’s sight! Thank you for giving what you give every day to take care of your families when your husbands are away serving our country!

]]> By: Carina Spring https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/hanscom-air-force-base/#comment-2874 Mon, 18 May 2015 15:07:02 +0000 http://www.throughherlookingglass.com/?p=8267#comment-2874 I want to express the heartfelt gratitude that so many of us feel for the sacrifices you and your families make.

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