The week of February 11-15 has been designated as "National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week." I had the honor of visiting vets at almost every floor of the Veterans Hospital in Denver on Valentine's Day. This day was another reminder to me of our veterans who face many challenges after their military service to our country. If you have the time, I encourage you to visit your local VA Clinic or Hospital just to say "thank you" to our vets. Your kindness, and those simple words can make a big difference in somebody's life. It's the least we can do since they have done so much for us. 
Debbie Baker, Mrs. Pikes Peak 2008, and I visited the hospital together and passed out homemade Valentine's from a local Brownie Troop.
Debbie and I celebrating our day together at the hospital.
Pictured above with Barbara Lilly, the volunteer specialist from Volunteer Services, and our escort for the day. She is one of the nicest ladies you will ever meet. If you ever want to volunteer your time at the hospital give her a call!
Debbie and I are pictured above with our lunch escort, the comical Chaplain Charles Keogh from Volunteer Services and Pastoral Care. 
Debbie, Mrs. Pikes Peak, posing in front of the Pikes Peak hallway at the nursing home.