4E NETWORK Meeting Place

FORT DRUM SHOOTING - WHY DID THIS HAPPEN?

2009-11-06T10:37:00.003-05:00

Condolences to the families, friends, and community at Fort Hood,
a wake-up call to the rest of us.

Have we become too complacent when we should be ever vigilant?
We give people a pass when we see red flags. In a world so connected,
we cannot be of the mind that the enemy is on foreign soil. Sorry to say,
we do have to look over our shoulder.

It is hoped that a full scale, immediate investigation of this "psychiatrist",
Nidal Malik Hasan, including his contact with and treatment of all soldiers
at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, gets underway quickly.

God Bless America

MERRY CHRISTMAS/HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2008-12-08T20:14:00.003-05:00

The United States presidential elections are over and the holidays are almost here.

Unrest, discontent, mistrust, and the economy still dominate the news. The message

“Peace On Earth, Goodwill toward Men”, is often countered by explosions, gunfire,

terrorism, and acts of lawlessness. As the concepts of peace and goodwill struggle to stay

alive around the world, the plight of our soldiers becomes more perilous.

America is the greatest country. Its military the best. The brave men and women who

serve our country, and the family members and friends who await their safe return,

deserve our deepest gratitude and acknowledgment – to say the least. God Speed.

God Bless.

MERRY CHRISTMAS/HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Thought for today, and tomorrow, and.........

2008-08-22T17:54:00.003-04:00

Soldier deaths and injuries related to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom should remind us, once again, of the evils visited upon those who believe in and
fight for Freedom. Without the sacrifices of these brave men and women and their families,
the freedoms we have won and hold dear, for sure, would disappear.

No long discourse at this time, just a collective prayer for these courageous men and
women. God Bless America and those who fight on Her side in the name of Freedom.

Think About

2008-08-07T22:18:00.002-04:00

Taking a few minutes out of our day to discover and
think about the world around us, our place in it, and
how we relate to others can be revealing and enlightening.

The question today is:

Who do you admire, and why? What qualities does he/she have?
Do you have, or can you develop these same qualities?

The Written Word

2008-08-01T16:48:00.001-04:00

When was the last time you read good fiction writing? Was it in high school, or college - when it wasn't a
matter of choice, but a matter of pass/fail? Well, if you were lucky enough to have a teacher or professor who enjoyed the books you were made to read, be glad. That person probably instilled in you the joy of reading. Reading good fiction has the power to transport you beyond the day to day routine. It can draw you in to its pages as it jogs your own memory of sights, sounds, and scenes from the past. Reading is a two-way street. The more knowledge you bring to the book, the more rewarding the experience.
So, sit back, relax, and let the world go by, and share with us your favorite fiction writers and books.

Engagement

2008-08-01T15:54:00.001-04:00

Participation in life takes many forms. Most of us do the everyday common things that help us survive on a daily basis. Some of us complain, while others face the day with enthusiasm and a positive forward-looking attitude. In either case, we are connected to society. But what happens when the unexpected occurs? The soldier goes off to war and returns with multiple injuries. He/she is cared for by the best doctors, receives intensive therapy, and is sent home. The wounded soldier and his family now have to adapt, both within the family framework and in society at large. Opportunities for personal growth and development, social events, group activities, etc. need to be made available as early and quickly as possible to engage that soldier and help him/her reintegrate into society. What are your thoughts?

Serving Wounded Families

2008-07-29T15:07:00.002-04:00

Many wounded soldiers and their families show amazing strength in overcoming or dealing
with some of the hardships with which they are faced. The outpouring of support by various
veterans' groups, religious and civic organizations, as well as corporate, private, and
governmental agencies has been especially high.

THE 4E NETWORK wishes to add its assistance through its Mission, which is to
help reintegrate the wounded soldier back into family and social life through fun events
and activities and to help the wounded soldier and/or qualified family member reach
certain attainable goals.

What is the 4E? THE 4E NETWORK is a 501 (c) (3) organization formed to assist
wounded soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and their families.

ENABLE - Bring the wounded soldier as close as possible to his/her normal function.
Although THE 4 E NETWORK does not handle medical, we can assist the wounded
with recovery through the 4E concept.

ENCOURAGE - Encouragement can be verbal, with the use of words such as
"great job", "fantastic work", "just one more step". Encouragement may also be
fostered through participation in activities which challenge one to not only challenge
others, but challenge one's self as well. Most any reward as a response to effort can
be viewed as encouragement.

ENGAGE - Life is filled with numerous ways to expend energy. When one learns
to focus and channel that energy in ways that are positive and engaging, the rewards
can be substantial. Learning to swim, or to play an instrument, taking on a new hobby,
furthering one's education, acquiring a new skill are some of the ways one can become or
continue to be engaged mentally, emotionally, and physically. Engagement offers the
power of hope.

EMPOWER - The above three E's are important steps in acquiring the fourth E - Empowerment.

Please visit our website at www.4enet.org

2008-07-29T14:46:00.001-04:00

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