[Lions-l] Civilian Child vs. Military Child

[Sylvia Head]

Civilian Child vs. Military Child 

1. A civilian child usually dances around or talks during the National Anthem. 
 A military child stands quietly with his hand over his heart. 
 
2. A civilian child sees race. 
 A military child sees diversity. 

3. A civilian child has a best friend in his hometown. 
A military child has a best friend on almost every continent. 

4. A civilian child sees only the plane flying over. 
A military child not only can identify the type of plane flying but knows someone who works on them. 
 
 5. A civilian child smells something nasty and yells, "Eeeww, what's that smell?" 
 A military child smells something nasty and yells; "M.O.P.P.4! M.O.P.P.4!!" 
 
 6. A civilian child sees a person in uniform. 
 A military child can tell you what branch he's in and what his rank is. 
 
 7. A civilian child thinks home is where the heart is. 
 A military child knows home is where the military sends you. 
 
 8. A civilian child lives for tomorrow and what it might bring. 
 A military child lives for today because tomorrow, Daddy might get called away again. 
 
 9. A civilian child gets to kiss mommy and daddy goodnight each night. 
 A military child sometimes has to kiss a picture of daddy or mommy goodnight. 
 
 10. A civilian child talks on the phone for fun. 
 A military child lives for the 15 minute phone calls once a week. 
 
 11. A civilian child can read and write in English. 
 A military child can read and write in acronym. 
 
 12. A civilian child says "good-bye". 
 A military child says "see you later". 
 
 13. A civilian child gets to see things other kids would love to see. 
 A military child gets to see things world leaders would love to see. 
 
 14. A civilian child will probably go to the same school his entire life. 
 A military child will probably change schools every 2 years. 
 
 15. A civilian child might rarely leave his hometown for anything other than vacation. 
 A military child will rarely see his "hometown" for anything other than vacation. 
 
 And finally... 
 A civilian child supports our soldiers. A military child IS a soldier. 

The next time you say a prayer for our troops, please say a prayer for their families, especially their children back home that are trying to be strong!
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