Today We Remember

Today in America it is Memorial Day. A day set aside for us to remember our soldiers, the hard work and sacrifice they have given to our country. There are streets lined with flags, parades led by bands, ceremonies at cemeteries and many types of events to help us remember. However, if you asked people their favorite part of Memorial Day, I would guess they would say the great sales at stores or the great cook outs with the family or that it is truly the first weekend of summer or that their neighborhood pool opens or a variety of other fun things that have nothing to do with remembering. I am resolved that our family will remember.

Now I like a cook out with family as much as the other guy, and we typically use this long weekend to clean the house, but we will also be taking time to remember. I hope that you will join me and take a few moments to help your family learn more about those who protect you and your country everyday. Maybe your town doesn't have a celebration or maybe by the time you read this, it is too late. Let me encourage you to think of a veteran in you family or look up some of their stories on the internet. Depending on the age of your child, talk to them about the amazing sacrifice these young men and women have made. Take a moment and pray for all of our current soldiers or make them some thank you cards (these cards can either be mailed to support services, or taken to your local VFW).

I know that there are many countries where there are soldiers who are not bringing honor to their country or their family. This is really hard for me to believe. I pray against the evil in these countries and that peace will be restored to it's people. May God give strength to those who are defending the weak and bringing liberty to those who seek it.

God Bless you and your family on this Memorial Day.....and, God Bless those who are giving up their freedoms to defend ours!