Exceptional True part of my past as I now see it. My Commanders by patcelaw Share Your Story contest entry

Having been in the army of the United States of America many years ago, I had to take an oath to defend my country and follow the orders of my commander-in-chief. I had to be willing to lay down my life should that be required of me. My stay in the army was cut short when I was given a drink and do not remember what happened the rest of the evening. Two weeks later while standing in line for inspection, I fainted.  Taken to the infirmary I  soon found out why I had fainted. It was determined that I was pregnant. So I had to face having to follow another commander-in-chief. That commander, none other than God Himself. He made it clear to me what I needed to do. He wanted me to have the child that I had conceived in an act of rape. I had the child and gave him up for adoption. I've been blessed  to find him and let him know because of love that I not only let him live, but then allowed others to take him and raise him in a wonderful home. Now at the age of 77 I can truly say, I 've been blessed by God well beyond measure all my life. I've had to continue to be a good soldier, now for God my Commander-in-Chief. I look forward to the time when He calls me before Him and I receive any rewards He might want to bestow upon me. I just want to hear Him say, "Well done good and faithful servant soldier." Until that day I will keep my uniform of forgiveness on, having my feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace and keep my shield of faith at the ready, so I may stay in step with His commands. God indeed does  bless when we follow His commands. Recognized Author Notes The photo is of Dwight D. Eisenhower who was my commander-in-chief when I was in the army. God is now my Commander-in-Chief

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