Memorial Day

Tomorrow is Memorial Day a time to for us to remember and give thanks to those for have served and are serving our country and protecting our freedom. We have made it a tradition in our family to always telephone or visit those we know to personally say thanks for their sacrifice. Be sure to call or visit someone you know to say thank you for their service. Above is a picture of my dad's grave. I went to visit it yesterday and put the flags there for him. My dad served in the Air Force. Thank you daddy.

If you live near a National Cemetery go and take a drive through it. They have it decorated with all sorts of flags - very beautiful site. One last thing - thank you to all the men and women who have served and our serving this country.

Thanks Mom

Take a look at the picture above. This family is tied together by one very important woman, the beautiful woman in the red sweater with the curly hair, Ellie. She is a woman who exemplifies Proverbs 31. In all my years as a young girl, a rebellious teenager and then as a grown woman I have never met anyone quite like Ellie. Those of us who are close to her know how tough and yet how gentle she is. We know how she has the ability to command a room without saying a word. We know how she has been an example of loving and supportive wife, a nurturing mother and a wonderful daughter. If you have the pleasure of meeting Ellie you will know what I mean within 2 minutes of talking to her. Mom, you are blessing to me and I thank God for allowing me to have such a wonderful mother. Happy Mother's Day.