Soldiers are trained to handle any situation and pride themselves on being able to do pretty much anything they set their mind to, which is why Specialist Christopher Garrett was so devastated when a combat injury left him disabled.
Garrett was a combat engineer with the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division, but was shot one night during a mission while deployed in Afghanistan and left 100% disabled. “He was shot through the lower abdomen, and the bullet exited his right butt cheek. He took the bullet while on a night mission in Afghanistan,” wife, Brittany, said.
Since being forced to retire, Garrett returned home where his job is to be a loving husband and father, and despite his injuries and the pain it causes him, he is determined to maintain his home and even mows the lawn once or twice a week.
One morning, Garrett went out to mow the lawn when he spotted a riding lawn mower with a letter. “As I was getting ready for my day, my husband appeared at the door with tears in his eyes holding our son,” Brittany wrote in a post to Facebook. “My heart sank and I thought someone we love took a trip to Heaven….He quickly assured me that no one had died, but someone had just given him a very expensive riding lawn mower!”
The stranger left no name, but only a note that read: “I hope this saves time for the things that matter most in your life. Thank you for your service and for my freedom. Sincerely, A grateful American.”
I don’t know who they are, but they have been watching my 100% combat disabled husband push mow our entire yard once or twice a week, and thought this would help make more time for the important things in life!!! THANK YOU WHOEVER YOU ARE!!! You don’t know how much pain this is going to save him from!!!”
Can you believe the incredible gift a stranger left for this soldier? Let us know what you think in the comments below, and please SHARE this with friends on Facebook.
[Featured image credit: Facebook/Brittany Lynn Garrett]
Stranger Leaves A Brand New Lawn Mower For Combat Disabled Dad is an article from: LifeDaily