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Seventy-eight years ago this month the final decision had been made
by the Allied forces. The troops had been deployed on the ships and the aircraft filled with Army Rangers who were trained and ready to be dropped behind enemy lines. The reconnais- sance had been done and there finally was a break in the weather in the month of June. It was June 6, 1944 - D-Day, and the responsibility for the invasion that would change human history was squarely on the shoulders of General Dwight David Eisenhower.
This is the true meaning of grace, “The unmerited love of God.”
After meeting with the men of
the 101st Airborne, he watched the C-47’s take off and one report about the General said, “He stood with his hands sunk deeply into his pockets and his eyes were full of tears.” He then went to his quarters, sat at his desk and began to write a message, which would be delivered to the White House in the event of a defeat at Normandy. It’s content was, “Our landings... have failed... the troops, the Air, and the Navy did all that brav- ery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches itself to the attempt it was mine alone.” The General took full responsibility for the invasion that would change the course of World War II.
“For God was in Christ, reconcil- ing the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful mes- sage of reconciliation.”
One of the great messages of faith that has touched my heart is the idea that Jesus was the eternal One, the God in the flesh, who took the respon- sibility for all the mistakes that had ever been made by every person who ever lived or who ever would live.
Did you know that miracles hap- pen when you serve someone else by giving them a break when they make a mistake? You know, like when the cashier at the store is short with you is the perfect time to offer a smile even when you don’t feel like it. Or, when the person cuts you off in traffic is the perfect time to offer a prayer for that one that is so much in a hurry. There may be a very good reason for his emergency driving. He might need the extra help that day!
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Rev. Dr. James Gysel, Special to Senior Times MAKE A MIRACLE
~ 2 Corinthians 5:19 (NLT)
Now none of us deserve this kind of love, nor could you do anything to pay for it. And God does it not by being served, but by serving others; basically thinking of someone else’s needs first.
Take time to find your way to make a miracle happen as you forgive, antic- ipate, and think about another’s need ahead of your own.
~ Faithfully yours, Jim Gysel Serving Our
VETERANS
Aaron D. Edlefson, Special to Senior Times
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS
are designed to help Veterans and
their families in times of unexpected financial hardships. For both pro- grams, Veterans must have been dis- charged under honorable conditions. Dependents and surviving spouses of eligible Veterans also qualify to use the funds. The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund was established on February 25, 1946, when Governor Harry Kelly signed Public Act 9 into law. The trust was funded with $50 million that was surplus following World War II. Until earlier this year, a Veteran had to serve 180 days on active duty during a peri- od of war, have been discharged due
to physical or mental disability prior to completing the 180 days, or have been awarded the Navy or Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Periods of war, for Trust Fund purposes, are:
• World War II:
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At Calhoun County Veterans Affairs we have two programs, the Calhoun County Veterans Relief Fund and the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, that
Veterans who served during peace- time but are 65 or older. These grants are restricted to utilities and housing. During the State’s 2021 fiscal year, Calhoun County Veterans Affairs took 41 grant applications and approved 30 of them for a total of $71,439.41.
December 7, 1941 – 12/31/1946 • Korean War:
In 2021, emergency financial assis- tance grants awarded by Calhoun County Veterans Affairs totaled $136,470.82. These grants allowed Veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses to stay in their housing, estab- lish housing, keep heat and electricity on, maintain transportation, build ramps, make critical home repairs, and overcome other financial barriers. For more information, please contact Calhoun County Veterans Affairs
June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955 • Vietnam War:
February 29, 1961 – May 7, 1975 • Persian Gulf:
August 2, 1990 – Present
at (269) 969-6735 or va@calhouncountymi.gov.
In January, the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund was made accessible to
The Calhoun County Veterans Relief Fund is like the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund with two key dif- ferences being eligibility criteria and funding source. The Relief Fund is open to all Calhoun County Veterans regardless of when they served if they completed their initial training period (unless discharged due to a medical condition that can be connected to their service). The Relief Fund is
also open to those who served in the National Guard and Reserves. Funding for the Relief Fund comes from a special millage that was approved by the voters of Calhoun County in 2012 as well as the County Veteran Service Fund Grant from the state. In 2021, the Relief Fund paid grants totaling $65,031.41.
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