Random thoughts

As you all know, I was not raised in a military family, yet I am very comfortable living this life. I attribute that to being raised with a good work ethic and a purpose. When I was growing up I don't remember many written rules or standards in our house. Yet, there are a few things that were rules in our home. "life isn't fair", "do you best and leave the rest; it all will come right some day or night" and lastly, "can't is NOT a word" were all guiding phrases in my childhood. The first two quotes "rules" are pretty self explanatory. The third one may need a little explanation. The word "can't" was not allowed in our house. When ever we used the dirty word we were kindly reminded by our parents to ask for help, try again, or try it a different way. What a lesson.

This past week I have had a hard time with the media. I think my Facebook status over the weekend sums it all up well. On Friday, I wrote the below status:

Julia Sektnan...Is frustrated with the Media. Debbie Rowe wants her kids, OK. I am pretty sure MJ was taking white pills, he is dead, and yes it is sad. Yet, as we approach a weekend to celebrate our country's freedom, why isn't there any news about Korea launching 4 missiles? A bit dangerous. OR maybe the thousands of Marines air lifted and dropped into AFG during President Obama's first offensive of his administration. huh?

To follow up on this comment, I believe that Korea has launched 11 missiles over the last week, 33 service members died in the month of June. 5 of which have died since Micheal Jackson has taken over the media. Did we even hear about these individuals who gave their lives? Nope. Or the soldier that is missing? Nope. Or the 7 more coalition troops that have died since 1 July? Again nope.

All of these service members did not use the word "can't" They DID as many will continue to do. Their families are left with the "life isn't fair" feeling. Yet, I believe if you ask most who serve our country they would agree with the rule mentioned above, "do your best ans leave the rest; it all will come right someday or night." Thank-you to all those who serve OUR country!

In closing, thanks dad and mom for the wonderful lessons! I am a very lucky person, thanks to all who love and support me. You all are the reason I continue to grow as a person, dream and persevere.

This song is old, but it says it so well.


"Roots and Wings, who says you can't have both"