So it has been brought to my attention that far too many of us simply put "support our troops" stickers on our cars or say the phrase...without thinking and reflecting what it really means. It was the "popular" thing to do about a year ago...and as time has gone by I feel that we forgot the true meaning of support. There are still many troops overseas away from their families...let us not forget about them!!! (especially around the approaching holiday season) Even if some of us may not agree with President Bush or the war in Iraq,....let's not let that affect our respect for our dear soldiers! I know I have already posted this letter I wrote to our troops, but I just want them all to know how much that I love and care about them. My heart goes out to ya'll overseas or here with us back home....We couldn't exist without you!!!! May God bless you and your families!!!! ~Allie
To all U.S. Soldiers,
Thank you for being a part of the red, white and blue American pride.
Thank you for having boldness in times when others would cower in fear.
Thank you for giving up time that could have been spent with your family and friends.
Thank you for caring enough to dedicate your life to the military.
Thank you for possessing valiance in the fight for freedom.
Thank you for donating your very own life, if needed.
Thank you for sleeping on a cot instead of your own warm bed.
Thank you for fighting to keep America free, and so others may experience that same freedom.
Thank you for believing in our country’s leaders.
Thank you for protecting those of us back home.
Thank you for driving hum-vee's instead of flashy little sports cars.
Thank you for going without life's little luxuries.
Thank you for staying up at night, and going without sleep.
Thank you for persevering through enduring heat and bitter coldness.
Thank you for not giving up when the road gets rough.
Thank you for remaining steadfast in our country's founding constitution.
Thank you for carrying out your orders even though they may be horrific.
Thank you for obeying your commanding officers.
Thank you for shedding tears of frustration and loneliness.
Thank you for taking bitter people's cruel words and jeering, but still keeping your chin up.
Thank you for knowing that these people are hurting, and don't understand.
Thank you for never giving up - you are a symbol of valor and courage.
Thank you for missing out on some of life's greatest moments back home - so that you can serve.
Thank you for saluting the fallen soldiers, your former buddies.
Thank you for volunteering to live the hard life of a soldier.
Thank you for living in the moment for you don't know what tomorrow will bring.
Thank you for keeping the faith when others stumble and lose theirs.
Thank you for not being perfect because everyone makes mistakes.
Last but certainly in no means least, thank you for being you.
I honor you.
With deep respect,
Alyssa Kester | 
So....it's been about a whole dang month since i've updated...
...I really don't have a whole lot to say.
CHRISTMAS is almost here...it's quite odd..doesn't really feel like Christmas time at all, idk why. Anyhowwww...I hope ya'll have an AWESOMELY awesome 
Christmas....don't forget what it's truly about!!!! And don't forget about our troops that have to spend this time of year away from home!!!!
Say an extra prayer for them!!!!
Well folks, that's all for now.....MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! May God bless you and your families!!!! I HEART YOU!!!!!! 
~ Allie
