Veterans day

Laying in bed and thinking of these past few weeks and months, I am thankful for my service. It has been rough time adjusting to life with my mom. It is good that I am here, but in this journey helping my mom and family to keep their ducks in a row has left me with my ducks in a mess. Things are kind of slowing down, so I am able to work on my issues. The issues seem many but I am glad that there are fellow veterans in veteran organizations and offices that can provide resources for help. I am able to go to the VA for healthcare and mental health. And other veterans can point the way to resources for managing finances and organizing my time better. They can point to other organizations that provide a place to talk with other veterans. Their conversations with me can provide hope that there can be resources out there. That one does not have to feel alone or disheartened. About two weeks ago I went to a VA clinic for a health checkup and then I spoke with someone from mental health. It helped to have people outside my circle to feel free to talk and vent. Then, on the way home I stopped by a church to pray for a bit. Later that evening I was walking my dog and we saw a deer in the middle of the road. It just stood there and watched us. Then, it quietly turned and walked away behind some houses. The next day, I received a call from a veteran representative of the state, and he provided a long list of various resources for me to look into. He wanted me to have what I needed. And that gentleman served 20 years in the Marines. And, I have been able to talk another veteran rep since then. Was the deer in the road a messenger that someone up there is listening and to reassure that there is help out there?