From the Drop Zone to Purpose: Why I Chose to Serve Again
When people find out I served 29 years in the United States Army, they usually say something like: "Wow, what a career. You must be so proud."
And I am. But I'll be honest with you — the proudest moments of my life haven't come from earning my Pathfinder Badge, completing over 40 parachute jumps, or attending Army flight school flying helicopters. The proudest moments have come from what I chose to do after I left the military. Because the truth is, I almost didn't make it to this side of my service in one piece.
Who Saved Who?
When you hear about a couple adopting a teenage boy, the immediate response is usually: “Wow, what a beautiful thing you did. You rescued him.”
But if you ask me, I’d tell you that I was the one who received so much life from meeting our son, Mike. With his permission, we are sharing our family’s story with you today.