It has always been a tradition at our house to observe Memorial Day in some way. When the kids were younger we would pack them up on Friday afternoon and head for a nearby campground. We would be sure to take a long plenty of flags and decorations to make our camp one of the best looking ones in the park.
Then when the kids got into high school and the band, we went to the different Memorial Day parades and listened to the speeches. We would hold the flags proudly and listen with awe at the playing of taps. We went to so many of these that the kids started knowing the speeches by heart.
Then when our last one graduated, we found a new way of celebrating. We decorate our yard with a row of flags - it makes a grand display! We travel to see family, in one state or another and we have a Memorial Day picnic in a park with whomever is available in the family to be with us.
I feel like you don't have to go to a lot of expense to celebrate Memorial Day. I think it could even be done by visiting a nearby cemetery or by thanking a service member for their sacrifice.
But whatever you do, travel and play safe. We all need each other around for the next Memorial Day.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
It's been awhile!
It has been way too long since I have written in this blog.
My life this past year was a whirl wind event and I am very glad that it has changed once again. It is strange that you can think that you have the perfect circumstances in your world and that this is truly what is making you happy, when all of a sudden everything is turned upside down and it was none of your doing. At first things seem unbelieveable and you are sure that nothing will be right again. And by a snap of your fingers, you take a deep breath and find out that things may be different, but that it is okay and actually may be even better.
Don't be afraid to try new things. Make everyday count far more than you think that it possible can. Stop and give thanks for every little thing that you have. Smile at someone! It may be the only one they get for the day but don't let it be the only one you give away.
It has been way too long since I have written in this blog.
My life this past year was a whirl wind event and I am very glad that it has changed once again. It is strange that you can think that you have the perfect circumstances in your world and that this is truly what is making you happy, when all of a sudden everything is turned upside down and it was none of your doing. At first things seem unbelieveable and you are sure that nothing will be right again. And by a snap of your fingers, you take a deep breath and find out that things may be different, but that it is okay and actually may be even better.
Don't be afraid to try new things. Make everyday count far more than you think that it possible can. Stop and give thanks for every little thing that you have. Smile at someone! It may be the only one they get for the day but don't let it be the only one you give away.
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