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Children affected by war
Happy Independence Day.
A lot of families are without their loved ones today, as they serve in Iraq, Afghanistan and other places around the globe.
In an upcoming story, I’ll be focusing on families living in the area without a father or a mother at home because of the war.
Jennifer Ellis is going through her daily routine with two young children without her husband, who is serving a year-long tour in Iraq.
“It’s been challenging in some ways,” Ellis said. “Life’s very different. It makes birthdays and special occasions and holidays sometimes just a little bit sad because you miss them.”
Ellis recently had a few precious days with her husband, Franklin’s police Chief Gordon Ellis, before he return to Iraq. She said her two oldest daughters drove 10 hours just to spend a day with their father. “They really miss him they’re very proud of them,” she said. “They both found it so important that they made that sacrifice.”
If you know a family living in a similar situation, send me an e-mail or call at (513) 705-2551.
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