My cousin Nicholas Kelly is currently serving his first tour in Iraq with the United States Army. He is a brave young man that is loved by so many. On this Veterans Day, thank you to all the Men, Women & Families that are serving this amazing country. God Bless.
Before his deployment Nick's 5th grade teacher wrote this for him:
'Nick's Prayer'
Heavenly Father, Nick is one of yours. He loves Jesus, his country, his family, his girlfriend and his fellow soldiers. He is a good boy, a brave man, an American hero. Lord, I pray that you keep him safe all the days that he is gone. Grant him the ability to get out of every tight situation, the skill to perform each task he is called to, and the wisdom for how to proceed when things are dicey and uncertain. He will get scared, Lord, and when this happens, please wrap him tight in your cloak of comfort. Let him feel your presence in a tangible way. Give him the courage and skill to do what needs to be done and keep his heart always turned toward you. He will get lonely and miss home, Lord. When he does, comfort him with the thoughts of loved ones who anxiously await his return with reminders that his time so far away is short, and with the realization that he is surrounded by a new kind of family over there, one that he will keep all the days of his life. Lord, thank you for creating Men like Nick. Men who will give of themselves to keep others safe, men of strength, honor and integrity. Thank you, Lord , for being the kind of Father we can turn to with every need -- and thank you, Lord, for keeping Nick safe and bring him home to us.
In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Please keep Nick and all the brave soldiers in your prayers!
