I come before you now on behalf of Joshua. Watch over my much loved son performing his patriotic duty aboard. Watch over, protect, care for, and bring our hero home safely to our family.
In Jesus' name, Amen!
My son Joshua is in the Navy and just left on his first deployment. We are so proud of him! He has always been a patriot and a good man. Sometimes I find it hard to see my son as a grown man. He's my boy. He's the cute, silly little guy that I watched play in the back yard. He's the kid we watched play sports for so many years. Then, I see him in uniform and think about the job he has as a naval aviator and it hits me. He is a man, willing to give his life for his country. He is smart and courageous! He is a hero.
Josh, or as many know him, Tito, is married to my lovely daughter-in-law Brittany. If you have ever had to make the sacrifice of leaving your loved ones behind while you served this great nation, you know how hard it was for Tito to leave Brittany. To add to the difficulty of their separation, they are expecting their first baby. He is going to miss most of the pregnancy, the birth, and the baby's first months. Brittany is an amazing and strong young woman, and I know there isn't anything she can't do. She too is making a great sacrifice for our country by supporting Josh. We marvel at her-she makes us so proud.
I think that so many Americans take the military for granted. I hope that you don't. Please remember those that have given their lives for your freedom. I hope that you also remember those serving in our military today. Remember their families, they are also making sacrifices. Remember that they are voluntarily protecting our country, protecting freedom. Please keep them in your prayers.
To you my son, Josh, I love you so much! I can never fully express how proud of the man that you have become. Be safe!
