Feel Good Friday – Honoring Our Veterans

This Feel Good Friday, my heart is especially full. Earlier this week we celebrated Veteran’s Day, and I can’t help but pause and reflect on the incredible men and women who have worn the uniform—and the families who stood behind them with unwavering strength.

I’m blessed to be related to, and personally know, so many brave souls who stepped forward to serve our great country. Their courage, dedication, and love of freedom have shaped the world we live in today. They answered the call, stood the watch, and carried burdens most of us will never fully understand. For that, I will be forever grateful.

But today, I also honor the families—the ones who spent holidays with an empty chair at the table, who celebrated milestones through phone calls and letters, who stayed strong so their loved one could stay focused and safe. Their sacrifice is woven into every moment of service.

So on this quiet November Friday, let’s wrap ourselves in gratitude. Let’s lift up our veterans and their families not just on Veteran’s Day, but every day. Their sacrifices, seen and unseen, protect the freedoms that allow us to live, dream, create, and chase the joys we share here in our little corner of the world.

To all who served—and all who supported them—thank you. Your courage is our comfort. Your sacrifice is our freedom. Your strength is our inspiration.

Happy Feel Good Friday. 🇺🇸

-Mary