Military Homelessness
“I will not leave you orphaned.”
--A promise from the Holy One to us
This week we are addressing the subject of homelessness in our society. It is really much more pervasive than we imagine. Today I want to explore the subject of military homelessness, attempting to paint a picture and offer an insight about how to help the homeless.
A few years ago, our nephew graduated from the University of Arkansas. He was in ROTC throughout his academic career and now has completed a stint in Iraq, serving as an officer in the United States Army. He is an outstanding young man; he has his own apartment and is adjusting to his new life back in America. He comes up to Indy as often as he can. When I listen to him talk about his military life, it is clear that he is not settled. His stories clearly reflect a person who is experiencing “homelessness.”
If he is experiencing homelessness in his setting, just think what it must be like for all the military service folk whose lives are totally disrupted! The word “home” is a symbol for warmth, love and happiness. Even amid the sometimes chaos and suffering, the phrase is still often repeated, “I can’t wait to get home.”
Today my nephew will continue his life in the military at a base in Georgia. Let's offer a pray for those guys and girls who are away from home and are learning, in their own way, what homelessness feels like. Have a good day.
--Ben Keckler
11.04.10
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