When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life may your heart be like an eagle’s and soar above.” – Author Unknown

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For Veterans, Very Special People!

Articles in this category cover a variety of topics especially for Veterans.  Topics include the life of a military working dog in Vietnam, depression, anxiety, PTSD, success, and many more. The goal of these articles is to enable every (wo)man who served our country to soar like an eagle above life’s storms.

Writer BJ Rae’s vision is insightful and motivating. It brings every Veteran a successful and positive outlook on life.

These articles honor Veterans.  They also inspire and encourage each and every Veteran to cope with their issues. BJ’s husband is a Vietnam Veteran.

BJ also hopes that all Veterans soar like an eagles above the storms in their lives!

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A new fantastic medical treatment is changing lives.  It just might change yours. The Vietnam Veteran slept, snuggled up next to his wife. Each time noise from outside invaded the silence in their safe bedroom, his legs and arms moved Read more…


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If you are a Veteran, you might know just how difficult it can be to deal with Veterans’ Administration (VA).  Here are some things you can do to alleviate your VA troubles. When I first met my husband, he did Read more…


Please remember the soldiers who have protected your freedom today. Every day of our lives we should remember the soldiers who protect our freedom.  But on July 4, we celebrate our freedom and for this reason we should make certain Read more…


Encouraging you to learn from the story of Mark Elklund on near a river.

The story of Vietnam soldier Mark Elklund has a message for all of us. At Saint Mary’s Catholic School in Morris, Minnesota, there was a third grade class.  The Sister teaching the students in the class loved all of them, Read more…


What do you think about as you enjoy your Memorial Day barbecue? Every year holidays come and go.  Too many of us think of each holiday as simply a day of paid time off work. I believe Memorial Day is Read more…


Encouragement for Vietnam veterans to seek compensation they deserve for their health issues on near a river.

Do you know any Vietnam veterans? If you do, please share this with them! My husband served in Vietnam and has experienced the effects of exposure to Agent Orange. Exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam causes a variety of health Read more…


Here is another way to think about any disadvantages in your life! Traumatic brain injury is definitely one of my disadvantages. It causes me to not remember words and often I feel very embarrassed.  Even if I know the subject Read more…


Encouraging you to make an important promise on near a river.

As a child, I made an important promise. When I was a child, my mother remarried.  My stepfather was a veteran. At night I heard him calling out in his sleep, “No, not him!  He is my friend!”  My mother Read more…


Please share this post if you believe in always being faithful in your relationships! A few days ago, I found a post on Facebook with a picture of a wheel chair.  On top of  the wheel chair were these words, Read more…


Encouraging you to celebrate Veterans Day for a whole month on Near a River.

We should celebrate our Veterans for a whole month instead of just one day in November! In the US, Veterans Day is a holiday we celebrate to honor those who have fought and sometimes died to protect our beloved freedom. Read more…

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