Deferment
Well it has been a while since I have published a post on here. I am still out there training and still enjoying conversations with my Grandpa. I made a commitment not only to the process of training for this race but also a commitment to my Grandpa that I would not publish nor post anything we discuss without his approval. We have had some wonderful conversations. Some more heavy than others but all have helped me understand the man behind the uniform. The man behind my mission. This week was another educational conversation. One of the things I have loved during this time is the education on all things military and life from his perspective. Along the way I have learned things I was previously unaware of. This week we spoke of the draft, the heart of the volunteer and deferment. So many conversations in life I have spoken about the power of a word. Just one word can not only elicit emotional responses but resonate with people and effect them more...