Cyn

This is supposed to be a picture of Air Force Sgt John Gebhardt in Iraq.  He's holding a little girl whose family was executed.  In fact, she was shot too and survived.  The nursing staff at the hospital say he is the only one she's able to be calm with and that he's held her during the night, for several nights, while they both slept. 

I hope this is a true story.  I haven't run Snopes on it yet as some of you might (and I encourage you to do so).  Still there is something special in seeing a military, tough man hold and comfort a child.  I hope my sons turn into the sort of men who can offer similar comfort to children wherever they are.

Be thankful for the people in your life, the people who've been there and the people who will be brought to you in the future.