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Jaws of life … Chaplain’s thoughts ...

Senior Airman Grace Lee “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created
in the living room on Christmas day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.”
Airman Adarius Thurmond, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Ser-
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of life” or spreader, ensuring full range of motion at Luke Air Force
Base. The Luke Fire Department checks lifesaving equipment daily, Andy Rooney poignantly describes what … and enjoy the
LQFOXGLQJD[HV¿UHKRVHVPHGLFDOHTXLSPHQWDQGPRUH many families experience each year. He
highlights what parents understand all too blessings that
well – the reality that childhood is fleet-
ing, that the distance between diapers and surround you,
driver’s licenses is incredibly short, and the
time between a child in the cradle to a child even if they are Courtesy photo
in college is just a moment. a bit messy.
Andy Rooney
Our Christmas/holiday celebrations can Finally, if this
be a bit messy. Truth is, life is messy, es-
pecially in homes with young children. Yet season finds
learning to enjoy these glorious messes can
bring great contentment into our lives. Toys your life marked by overwhelming sadness,
that come with a thousand parts, Charlie
Brown trees imperfectly decorated by small grief or depression, please use the resources
hands, gifts that reflect affection more than
affluence … all these and more are the available to you. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
messy stuff of joyous holiday celebrations.
Not to mention the mental calculus of co- If you need a mental health professional, or
ordinating meals, travel, guests, religious
observances and gift-giving decisions. It can pastoral support from a chaplain, please
become just a bit hectic.
don’t hesitate to seek help.
As you celebrate, remember to slow down
just enough to enjoy your family. Breathe Also don’t discount the value of sharing

your burdens with a trusted friend. Some-

times, just sharing your pain with another

lessens its impact. Please don’t suffer alone.

If you are uncertain of where to turn, speak

with your shirt or supervisor; they can help

you find the support you might need.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Courtesy of Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Larry Fowler
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