I have come to the realization that I have friends who are much stronger than they let themselves believe. I have friends who are married to men that are active duty soldiers, and I have other friends who are actively over in Iraq. I have always had a soft spot in me for music that is directed at our soldiers, and the war. But hearing this song last week, I couldn't not stop crying. These men and women are making the ultimate sacrifice on a daily basis, leaving their loved ones, missing children's firsts, missing family member's lasts....
To those who are going through it please know that I love you for your sacrifice, and I love you for my freedom.


Take a minute to read the lyrics if you know the song, read it anyways, if you don't... you should look it up.


Tim McGraw.....I'm Already Home

You're reading this, my mama's sittin there
Look's like I only got a one way ticket over here
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
War was just a game we played when we were kids
Well I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots
I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
And if you're reading this
I'm already home

If you're reading this halfway around the world
I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you
I hope she fights like me
And stands up for the innocent and the weak
I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots
Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
And if you're reading this
I'm already home

If you're reading this, there's gonna come a day
When you'll move on and find someone else, and that's ok
Just remember this
I'm in a better place
Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing Amazing Grace

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
And if you're reading this

If you're reading this...
I'm already home