Thankful - Honoring Those Who Serve Our Country

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.

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176 Vetrans on this Memorial Day

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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.

Gratitude - Lifetime Meds - dose # 19

74 is that really it? I need to post these more, so I'm going to keep a counter of sorts in my sidebar. I really, really, really think taking note of the gifts and being thankful continually keeps one focused on the Giver. This is one of those days 'I don't feel sick'. When the pink eyes are no longer pink, but there are 4 more doses to take.

I feel well, but I'll stop this healthy spiritual state of being, if I quit counting.

So thankful:

75 for a weekend that encouraged fellowship with christians.

76 weather that was amazing.

77 dear husband who takes kids to park to find simple adventures.

78 Zoes restaurant, chicken soup & Gruebens.

79 Franks' red beans & rice.

80 My neighbors Jerri & David & Nikki. we pray for them everynight. Henry loves them so.

81 My carpool friends this morning.

82 Boyscouts.

83 Boyscout cakebakes.

84 A son who wishes to do it himself, a self-starter.

85 Scripture that encourages my soul.

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