One of my favorite Christmas songs is "I'll be Home for Christmas." The origins of this song I've learned, dates back to World War II. It was written from the point of view of an American soldier overseas during the Christmas Holidays who was writing a letter to his family saying he'd be home, but added at the end "if only in my dreams." Bing Crosby recorded it for Deca Records in the fall of 1943. It quickly rose to the top of the charts that year and became the most requested song at USO shows.
Recently, recording artist Josh Groban recorded this memorable Christmas favorite and the music is interspersed with messages from military personnel serving our country in the Middle East which brings me to my point. This song has always been a reminder to those at home to think of those who are far from home serving their country. This year my daughter and I sent Christmas and Hannukah cards to service people through Holiday Cards for Heroes. For those of you who are reading my humble ramblings far from home this holiday season, please know that my family is praying for your safe return daily and that you are indeed thought of and that your service means a lot to us. I was born in the Old Family Hospital at Camp LeJuene, NC (Hu-Rah to all my Marine Corps family) and I am very proud that my dad served his country.
I hope that many of you will indeed be home for Christmas this year, and for those of you still serving far from home God Bless you and keep you safe so that you can soon be home to your families. Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah!
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