I was given an amazing honor today. I was given the opportunity to volunteer at an FRG event in North Kingstown. I was able to do my little part by volunteering to massage the wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters of some of the United States finest. Associated with the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard communities, a Family Readiness Group (FRG) is an organization of family members, volunteers, soldiers and civilian employees associated with a particular unit. They are established to provide activities and support to enhance the flow of information, increase the resiliency of unit soldiers and their families, provide practical tools for adjusting to military deployments and separations, and enhance well-being. Ideally, all Army units, both active and reserve, sponsor FRGs as an avenue of mutual support and assistance, and as a network of communications among the family members, the chain of command, chain of concern, and community resources. If you know someone who is related to one of our brave Army personnel that is not part of one of these groups, let them know to ask about them. Today was a “Spa Day” so there were not very many men present for very long. I was able to witness a group of women and children share a relaxing day together despite the fact that the soldiers they love were deployed this past January. It was obvious that not only are our soldiers strong and selfless, but so are their families. In order to continue to support our military, in the month of April we will start putting together some care packages for our deployed men and women overseas. There are no words that can accurately portray my appreciation to those who put their lives on the line for my freedom and I am just as thankful for their families holding it all together and carrying on while they are away. God Bless America.
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