When you stop to think about it, we can never express our gratitude to the men and women in the military enough for their sacrifices on behalf of our nation. In addition to taking risks with their lives, they also desert their loved ones.
Both the deceased and those who remain at home while they wait for their loved ones to safely return must find it difficult to be away from home.
Being a military wife is something Bridget Stevens is familiar with.
This woman’s story will warm your heart even though it occurs during a harsh Pennsylvania winter.
One day, Bridget encountered some issues. The house’s heating system had malfunctioned and it was extremely cold outside. Her children would freeze if she didn’t call Betlyn’s Heating and Cooling to solve the issue even though she didn’t have any extra money.
They gave her instructions on how to try to fix it herself, but when they realized it needed more serious attention, the owner, Paul, informed Bridget he was going to her house to find and fix the problem.
He asked Bridget why her husband wasn’t at home to fix the issue, and she explained that usually he fixes things around the house. Bridget had to take care of the house and their kids alone while he was away on duty.
In solving the issue and presenting the cost to Bridget, Paul did an excellent job. When she read something that completely overwhelmed her, she had already accepted it and was preparing to learn how much it would cost her.
Paul did it as a way of appreciating her husband’s military service.
Bridget decided to post about the entire experience on her Facebook page because she was moved by it.
“This is a bit lengthy, but I just want to take a minute to acknowledge Betlyn Heating and Cooling. I came home with the boys to a cold house that was 50 degrees. When turning up the thermostat was not kicking the furnace on, I called Betlyn’s, thinking I’d get a machine and have to leave a message, then run to the store for space heaters.
Ultimately, Paul, the owner, answered and was very patient as he walked me through different things to do to try to get it back on. When none of that worked, he said he needed to come to the house to fix it.
As he was working on the furnace, we got to talking about Bobby and the deployment. I had mentioned in passing that I tried to figure it out with my husband, but since he’s deployed and couldn’t see it, he wouldn’t know what to do.
After he was finished, I was a little apprehensive about how much it was going to cost. He handed me the slip that is in this photo. When I tried to give him any money at all, he said that the $1 was a joke, and to thank my husband for his service.
So, thanks Paul Betlyn. My house is nice and warm thanks to you.”
We are grateful that Paul understood how to respect the sacrifice made by a military comrade. As a way of saying thank you for all that they do for the rest of us, we should always try our best to assist the families of our heroes.
