Jack asked me last week, 'What happens to soldiers killed in battle who aren't in their homestate, or if they don't know who they are?' I was proud to be able to tell him about places like Normandy & The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
I hope that he will understand in his little boy heart that although the wars and battles are interesting & exciting to his male psyche, they come at a costly price. Freedom isn't free. It's painful for those who lose a precious loved one. In wars like WWII, I believe evil was kept at bay, history was altered by men & women who sacrificed everything, even on the homefront-- it was never far from their thoughts or the impact on their day to day lives.
While men & women are abroad even now, while there are those who are presently involved in protecting our country, I will give thanks for them & their families. I will be thankful again for those who have gone before & given of themselves in this way.
Lifemeds #26 -
176 Vetrans on this Memorial Day
Counting with others at the Gratitude Community- visit Ann Voskamp at A Holy Experience.
Boy Scouts & Girls Scouts across America are placing flags on graves of fallen soldiers. This is a video of the National Cemetary in Marietta, Ga. Beautiful Song.
5 comments:
Yes... to remember and give thanks today for all who have paid greatly for our daily freedom.
Thank you, friend... thank you.
All's grace,
Ann
It's is such a huge thing to be thankful for on a daily basis . . . and yet I often take it for granted. Thankful for days like to day that remind us to remember!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Delightful to meet you and share in your thankfulness today. Simply beautiful, simply today.
New to the gratitude community,
Sara
Nice to meet you! Found you over at A Holy Experience. Looking forward to connecting with you lots more!
Traci
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