A true American hero

It is funny how sometimes we go about our daily routine almost absent-minded about our surroundings and about the people that we meet and interact with. For instance, I have seen and talked with Pete for several years when I work out at Health Central. Prior to today (09/02/2010) our discussions were quick comments about exercise or how hot the steam room was. Today was different. Today I learned that while in the military Pete was critically wounded and spent over a year in hospitals as a result of a jeep turning over about three times. According to Pete, two other individuals were thrown from the vehicle and died. He was thrown from the jeep into snowy water and pinned under the vehicle. The reason that I am writing about this is that after our discussion today Pete said something to me that reinforced my belief in God. Pete said,"The reason that I am still here is because of the good Lord". I say, Amen Brother!