There are many words to describe the essence of Memorial Day, and they go hand in hand with my sober life. A few of them are mainstays in my daily vocabulary. Freedom. Gratitude. Courage. In contemplating the holiday today, I am beyond grateful for the courageous men and women who unselfishly serve(d) to protect our freedoms. Following our calling. For those I know in the military, it seems like a calling they have answered. What an amazing gift to realize your calling and then to be courageous enough to respond. How brave you must be to report to duty knowing that your physical well-being could easily be at-risk, and your mental peace could forever be disrupted. Sometimes I feel that I am called to do certain things in life, but I often quiet those voices with a quick “shish.” Shhh…quiet down. It’s too scary. Shhh…quiet down. What will [...]