Monday, May 25, 2009

Memorial Day

Just a note to thank everyone who has served in the military. I was raised with patriotism in my life. We were taught in school and at home to honor those who have been in the military and those who have given their lives for each of us so we might have freedom here in our nation.

I remember the fear of communism, I remember the fear of not having our freedom to choose what and how we would live our lives but especially I remember 911. How much I honor those even though they did not fight in a war, they gave their lives. Of course, there where those who were in military that were also lost at the Pentagon.

I worked at HAFB and I remember the thrill of hearing the Star Spangled Banner played each morning and seeing the men and women stand to attention each morning and evening when the flag was raised and lowered. Of pledging allegiance to our flag and country and also hearing prayer said before each and every meeting we attended.

I am proud to be an American and I give thanks each and every day that I was born here in this country and have been taught the value of life and liberty. That I value life, both mine and those around me. That I believe others have the right to think how they like, even if I don't agree.

Thank you for my freedoms!

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day

It has certainly been a lovely day today for me and I hope for all of you. We had two of our five daughters and their families here to enjoy a family picnic and each other. It was a lovely time and then I got to talk on the phone to the other three daughters. Yes, I am very fortunate to have these great women as my daughters.

I look back when they were children and I was feeling tired and rushing around all of the time, little did I realize how fun it would be to reach "old" age and watch our daughters with their families and what supper Mom's they would be. No I don't take credit for that they have done a lot on their own. I see their struggles but also I see their strengths and the fine women they are.

In many ways they have so much in common and in others they are so different. I see their kindness, loving, compassionate and willingness to serve others.

Thank you Lord for giving these fine spirits to my care and now for the opportunity I have to watch them raise their own children.

Love to you all on this Mother's Day.