Woke up today feeling awful. I’ve been feeling weird for about a week and a half; come to find out, I have a viral infection. My doc gave me some meds for nausea, but I still feel like garbage. But tomorrow’s another day, right?
Tonight, Sunny and I did a little project with the kids. One of the ministries our church is involved in is sending encouraging notes and cards to the men and women of the United States Armed Services. Sunny picked us up several cards and envelopes and tonight we spent some time writing to our men and women of the military. The letters we wrote will go directly to an injured OIF Patient at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. We thought this would be something good for the kids to participate in, so here’s a pic of Joshua and Abby Kate eagerly decorating their cards.
We also took some time to reflect on what we should say to these injured men and women. Here’s a copy of what we wrote to each of them:
9/11/07
To Whom It May Concern:
I’m writing this note 6 years to the day from the attack of September 11th, 2001. I guess that day will forever be etched in our collective consciousness. Sadly, the images of burning buildings and chaos and rubble and death come washing over us much too readily, forcing us to relive them all over again. As I reflect on the horrors of that awful day, I’m simultaneously thankful for men and women like you: people of conviction who risk their lives for the citizens of this country. Indeed, it is at once brave and noble to live out of such selflessness. We appreciate the depth of your conviction and your devotion to the ideals of this great nation: equality, liberty, opportunity, security. Words simply cannot express our level of gratitude for your service. My 3 year old twins have drawn the pictures on this card for you; that’s their part of our family project of remembrance on this day. (Not sure what exactly the pictures are supposed to be, but I hope you enjoy!) Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers tonight. May God safely bring you back to your friends and family very soon. Thank you again for who you are.
Praying for peace,
Jason, Sunny, Joshua, Abby Kate and Jackson Bybee
already & not yet 
That’s a great way to get everyone involved in this great ministry!!! I’m sure the soldiers will enjoy getting their cards. Ummmm….are you the reason that Jon and I have been throwing up adn experiencing nausea for two days???
Oh no! I hope I’m not the reason you guys have been sick! This thing isn’t supposed to be contagious. But I’m beginning to have my doubts. Sunny was up from 1:00 to 4:00 last night with a fever that wouldn’t break. I’m hoping she doesn’t get what I have! I hope y’all don’t get it either!
Something is in the air! Half the kids on Kenny’s team are sick, and I think he’s coming down with it too…yucky time of year to be sick!I like that you involve your kids in things like that. It’s a wonderful teaching tool for them to be servants and encouragers to others.