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Only a fool would bet against the power of prayer.

After completing Basic Training I went to A.I.T. (Advanced Individual Training) where every soldier learns their particular job or M.O.S. (Military Occupational Specialty). Mine was radio operator. Upon completion of that training, my entire class was scheduled for Vietnam. Besides having a lottery number that most young men would’ve killed for (poor phrasing), I was/am an only son. Once again, I didn’t have to go. I signed the requisite paperwork and off I went with my class. Ignorance is bliss. At first I thought that I was somehow special and wouldn’t die. That thought left during the first week. God had other plans for me and he no doubt acquiesced to my mother’s prayers. I’m glad that we’ve both made it this far. I hope you have a happy birthday and hopefully your gifts aren’t wrapped in Christmas paper.

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Same to you. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. And somewhere in the midst of all that Happy Birthday, too.

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