Lynda Kaye Frazier, USA Today Best Selling Author

I’ve always looked forward to Memorial Day. I was a Navy brat and we would have the best celebrations with my Dad, and his friends. I loved listening to their stories about the submarine they were assigned to, and all the exciting places they visited. I had strict Military values instilled in me at an early age. I was taught to respect, and give thanks to anyone who served our country. Ever since 9/11 I have seen many changes in our military, but the one that is nearest to my heart is how we back our Military men and women more than ever. We openly what they do for us by stopping and thanking them for their service. Our country is a safer place because of the sacrifices they have made. I understand what they have had to give up because It has always been a part of my life from a young Navy brat to a Navy wife, and now a military mom. I have three in the service, my two sons serve our Navy and my daughter is part of the Marines. As a Mother I have had many sleepless nights. My ch

Truly you can’t do anything if you have a broken leg, especially when you’re on crutches. I found that out the hard way. Let me tell you a funny story.      On May 5th I was talking to my son on the phone and he told me to go outside and check out the Super Moon. I decided to go see it while talking to him, but as a last minute decision decided to not turn on the porch light. Bad move on my part because I tripped over the dog. It hurt, but I got up and didn't think much of it. I   iced down my leg,   my elbow, and my pride that night. Went to work the next week limping. Even ran a few days, which hurt like hell. Still didn't think anything of it other than my leg hurt and I should stop being such a wuss. I figured being over 50 everything hurts worse when you fall. Well the following Monday my ankle swelled and turned purple. I had a huge bump on my leg and figured it was a blood blister that drained down, you know gravity affects everything at my age, and I've seen thi