Memorial Day

Can u believe I didn't post this? Something so important and I left it in my draft box. I re-read it. Something I told myself I would never do while writing this blog. I did what I thought I would. Deleted it and started again. So here we go.

A day like Memorial Day holds such significance I feel as though you need to find the right words. Then I think and I don’t find those words. What can you really say about those that gave up so much, gave up everything for our freedom? The freedom so many of us take for granted. Think about it. How many people do you think really give it any thought throughout their day? Driving down the road with fast food places that line the street; standing in that line at the grocery store. How about when they go renew their drivers license or drop their kids off at school. Do we all realize just how lucky we are; that we have the freedom to do those things on a daily basis. Who we have to say thank you to for making sure we keep those rights. Our military, past and present; they all took a part in keeping our freedom alive. Some gave the ultimate sacrifice. Saying goodbye to their loved ones not knowing it would be the last time they ever saw their faces. It just seems like they should have more then a day. A day where most people plan barbeques and don’t even stop to reflect as to the reason why they have that day off from work, or school. A day, one day just doesn’t seem like enough. Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough. But as simple as those words are; they hold so much meaning to those that have served with pride. Thank you to servicemen past and present for making that sacrifice, facing unknown enemies with courage. Because of you we continue to be free.