Let us Remember

    How exactly do you remember November 11th? There are many of us that remember this day as the occasion that we remember all those soldiers that fought and died for us, without reservation. We remember those men and women that still fight for us everyday. We honor them for their sacrifices. We are thankful for our freedom. We think of the families that have lost loved one that fought and have fallen. We think of the families that have someone still fighting. We pray with them for their loved ones safe return. Maybe you have a family member or friend that has fallen and you think of them today. I am thankful for these soldiers not jsut to day but everyday. This is a day to remember, however we should be thankful everyday.  Without these brave men and women, where would we be today?

    I remember as a child November 11th was a big occasion. School's and business's closed. It was a day that everyone got together for a service to honor the soldiers. I remember looking at the great wall with all the fallen soldiers. I also remember looking for many men that were in my family and feeling very proud of them as I read their names. They had fought so I could be free. I remember the stories my mom would tell me as we sat together. The hard times and the scary moments too. The way that these men and woman were so greatly impacted after the wars were over. I also remember the many veterans. You could see the age of experience on each of their faces. I was so proud of them as a young girl.. This day has not changed much. I will take time to think and honor these soldiers. And I am still very proud of each and every one of them.

   Today and every day,  I don't just think but I also pray. I pray for the many men and woman that fight everyday. I pray for their safe return. I pray that God will protect them as they fight this great fight. I pray for the families of these soldiers. In my last words I want to say Thank you to the many veterans and the many soldiers. Thank you for your bravery and your commitment to protect us. Lord help us not to forget our veterans of today and yesterday.

IN FLANDERS FIELDS

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly.

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved, and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.