Giving Thanks

Giving thanks
For all you do
Warriors give all and so can you
One hundred percent
Opens doors that are mighty
Giving less of yourself
Isn’t true

A day set aside
To ponder our journey
Reflection on victories and gains

Not a day for lament, or grief or despair
Thanksgivings the day for the season that’s here

God has been faithful
Joy fills the land
Marking times that are good
So open your hand

Share with the poor
Give a smile to a stranger
Buy someone’s groceries or three

If you’re breathing and here
Each day is new
Sending love and respect
To Gods warriors true

Veterans, and spouses, sons and daughters, widows too
I wish Happy Thanksgiving
To every one of you

Love, Diana…

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This first appeared in The Havok Journal on November 28, 2024.

For 43 years, Dennis and Diana Nickell shared their lives, passion, and hearts. Dennis, a Vietnam Combat Veteran who dealt daily with the aftermath of his 14 months in-country, spent his later years reaching out to Veterans, their loved ones and tried to help share why you should never give up. Sept, 12th, 2021 Dennis joined his brothers in arms in heaven, who never had the chance to have the life he fought for daily, and his wife Diana still carries on the mission of educating, enlightening, and encouraging those who have paid such a heavy price for freedom. 

Dedicated to ALL, first responders, and heroes, Diana has found peace in the wealth of her family and her faith. The YouTube series Surviving Vietnam can be accessed freely at https://www.survivevietnam.com/

“Quiet Place” first appeared in Breaking Chains, written by Dennis Nickell.

All rights are reserved, for created content shared about their amazing journey, including original poetry by Diana. Feel free to contact Diana at dnickell1955@gmail.com with any questions o