American

My cousin's husband deployed yesterday for a one year tour in Iraq.  I am so thankful that men and women like him, now and throughout history, have put themselves in danger to protect our country. 

My cousin took a bunch of pictures at her husband's deployment.  The one below spoke to me, though, and so I grabbed it, cropped it a little, and adjusted the color.  I think it is just an amazing image that represents the sacrifices of the troops and their families.  My heart is with them all this 4th of July weekend.