American Soldier

Today in honor of the 4th of July, I have chosen for my weekly song, "American Soldier" by Toby Keith. I have had family in the military and have friends whose husbands were in Iraq and were blessed to come home and I have another friend whose husband has to go back. So to honor all of the men and women who fight for our freedom, this one is for you. I couldn't be the modern woman I am with out them. They keep this country safe and fight to protect us and our freedom. May all those who in the military or part of a military family find peace in their hearts and know that this family honors, respects and admires you. There is a personal update after the lyrics.

"American Soldier"

I'm just trying to be a father,
Raise a daughter and a son,
Be a lover to their mother,
Everything to everyone.

Up and at 'em bright and early,
I'm all business in my suit,
Yeah, I'm dressed for success from my head down to my boots,
I don't do it for money, there's still bills that I can't pay,
I don't do it for the glory, I just do it anyway,

Providing for our future's my responsibility,
Yeah I'm real good under pressure, being all that I can be,
And I can't call in sick on Mondays when the weekends been to strong,
I just work straight through the holidays,
And sometimes all night long.
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door
Hey, I'm solid, hey I'm steady, hey I'm true down to the core,

And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price,
I've counted up the cost,
I know the sacrifice,
Oh, and I don't want to die for you,
But if dying's asked of me,
I'll bear that cross with an honor,
'Cause freedom don't come free.

I'm an American soldier, an American,
Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand,
When liberty's in jeopardy I will always do what's right,
I'm out here on the front lines, so sleep in peace tonight.
American soldier, I'm an American,
An American,
An American Soldier

Update: Well, I have touched base with my friend and she is in fact moving. She is moving to St. Louis. It is a great opportunity for her and her family but selfishly, I am bummed that she is leaving. I wish her all the best and will work hard to make sure we stay in touch. Happy 4th of July everyone.