Memorial Day

Growing up I remember Memorial Day marking the beginning of summer.  It seemed like it was the day to start having barbeques, opening the swimming pool, and getting ready for weekends at the cottage.  Now that I am an adult it has taken on even more meaning!  Yes, it still marks the beginning of summer festivities, but it is also a time to honor those who have served and continue to serve our country.  A special thank you goes out to my Dad and Hubby for their service to our country. 

Also, as we honor our countries soldiers, we also need to honor their families.  So often the sacrifices of the families of our soldiers goes unnoticed!  So today I would like to recognize the men and women who stay behind while their soldier goes to war.  To the mothers and fathers who are left to be single parents while their spouse is deployed.  To the women who go through child birth while their spouse is away. To those who keep the home fires burning so that our soldiers have a reason to come back.  And to those families whose soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice!

I have heard it said that it is often harder on the families of the soldiers then on the soldier themselves when they are deployed.  So as you thank and honor those who have served and those that continue to serve, remember to thank their families as well.  They also sacrifice so that we can live free.

God Bless!

Kim