After several days of technical difficulties, I thought this particular blog was destined not to be or maybe I was just looking for an excuse...
I had promised some "lighter" blogs and I really looked for some material this past weekend. I wanted to tell you about 400+ curlers and four hours to make a curly perm (I'm not sure if I look like Shirley Temple or a poodle), shopping trips, the newest book, or the antics of a three year old parading in his momma's high heels carrying a Victoria Secret Bag. But sometimes things will just eat at your heart until they are voiced and that is what has happened with this Memorial Day Blog.
Then Monday evening, a dear friend's mother lost her fight to cancer. As she promised, she fought long and hard for just a few more days with her family. She will be sorely but we will not forget the legacy that lives on through her children and grandchildren.
What about those who don't have someone to share their story, who are, in a sense, forgotten faceless nameless soldiers. I heard of a news story last night telling of a motorcycle convoy that started in California transporting the remains of three soldiers to their final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery. The bikers are a part of the Missing in America project, veterans hung veterans who have not been buried appropriately. As the motorcycles rolled through Kentucky, these three highly decorated military men and their convoy were honored by a patriotic crowd.
As I listened to this story, my mind reflected back to my visit to Arlington National Cemetery. The beauty of the rolling hills, row after row of white stone, memorials of historic battles and events. For a patriotic American, it is a scene of awe and wonder. Even as I recall my visit, tears come to my eyes for the sacrifice paid by so many, a testimony to the freedom we have this day.
So to our veterans, to our men and women in the military today serving at home and abroad, I say a very heartfelt "Thank You". Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, your dedication, and your tireless efforts on behalf of the United States of America. May God bless you and your families is my prayer.
Until next time...joy 2 u! ~ C ~
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