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When a Soldier Comes Home 1
Jun 29, 2008

When a soldier comes home, he finds it hard....
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...to listen to his son whine about being bored. 
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....to keep a straight face when people complain about potholes. 
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to be tolerant of people who complain about the hassle of getting ready for work.
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...to be understanding when a co-worker complains about a bad night's sleep.
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..to be silent when people pray to God for a new car.
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...to control his panic when his wife tells him he needs to drive slower. 
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..to be compassionate when a businessman expresses a fear of flying.
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...to keep from laughing when anxious parents say they're afraid to send their kids off to summer camp.
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Posted: Sunday June 29, 2008, 11:25 am
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