Independence Day

Happy 250th Birthday United States of America!

 

Remembering Memorial Day

Among those who serve their country in the military, all gave some. On this day, we remember those who gave all. We pray for their families and loved ones who have an empty place at the table. As long as there are those who choose power above life, evil over goodness, we need those who value freedom above power, goodness over evil. God bless those, now and forever, willing to fight and die for life and liberty. I'm grateful for those who gave their today for our tomorrows.

Mid-Life Mama shared one of my favorite blog tributes:  

https://family5power.com/2025/05/26/memorial-day/

 

Veterans Day

Thank you to all who served with honor. 

September 11

 

Independence Day

The Unites States Army Field Band plays "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem

https://youtu.be/EIODUFpatkQ?si=LlL4G6BQJS4GmdYY

 

Flag Day

 

Memorial Day

Among those who serve their country in the military, all gave some. On this day, we remember those who gave all. We pray for their families and loved ones who have an empty place at the table. As long as there are those who choose power above life, evil over goodness, we need those who value freedom above power, goodness over evil. God bless those, now and forever, willing to fight and die for life and liberty. I'm grateful for those who gave their today for our tomorrows.

 The Last Goodbye - A Memorial Day Tribute - Lifein3D  

https://youtu.be/ZhlIimQ7il4?si=477usAP8UvoPy2_c

Veterans Day

Thank you to all who honorably served. 

Independence Day

 

Memorial Day

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

 It doesn't matter how many years pass, I will always remember a day that changed everything. 

First thing in the morning, I was off to care for my horse, brushing him, cleaning his hooves, feeding him his grain and supplements, and talking to God. On the other side of the country things were changing, and I didn't know. I was oblivious. My usual routine was comfortably familiar.

One of the other horse owners arrived and told me this wild tale of a plane crashing into one of the Twin Towers. I thought she was trying to pull my leg. I didn't scoff or outright express disbelief, but I was leery of falling prey to a joke in poor taste. 

The owner of the property came out and said that a plane had hit the Pentagon as well. A second witness.

We wondered if a couple planes had gone off track. Accidents. They had to be accidents. They weren't.

I needed to pick up the dictation I did as a medical transcriber. I rolled down my window. The experience was surreal. Driving, other cars, going both ways, also had their windows rolled down, and I could hear the same radio broadcast I was listening to. First time ever, we were all tuned into the same thing. 

I couldn't bring myself to say anything at the office. How could I destroy their peaceful morning. It would end soon enough. By this time, the second Tower had been hit.

They reported the plane crashing in Pennsylvania. The moment they said it, I knew the passengers had made a different choice. I prayed for the families and friends left behind as I drove.

I was also scrambling with the knowledge that one of my acquaintances was an airline pilot. No one would report on which airlines were involved. The same information was being reported over and over, but it was all so vague. The last time we talked, one of his routes included the Northeast. I couldn't remember the details. I didn't own a cell phone yet. 

As soon as I arrived home, I called his cell. I expected to reach his voicemail, because he should have been flying. He answered. He was grounded in San Diego; his schedule had recently changed. He didn't know anymore than I did. It was later revealed that other airlines were involved. I felt guilty for being relieved. 

For days, I worked and watched television. I couldn't turn it off. I had to know. For the first time in my life, I felt connected to the world in a way I never had before or since.

Many of my friends lost friends and family. One of my cousins usually ate breakfast at Windows on the World, at the top of the Twin Towers. He was taking his parents to the airport that day. I heard about and read about numerous other lives saved in a similar manner. I remember watching the bodies fall and realizing they preferred to jump than burn to death. I remember thinking how crowded the hospitals would be and then learning that it was a case of either you made it or you didn't. 

Over the years, I've learned about the ferries that transported people and transported people and transported people. I learned about those who walked for miles. I learned about those who went down to ground zero and helped and helped and helped. I learned about the search dogs and how they sometimes "buried" firefighters so the dogs could find someone alive, about the boots that were donated for their paws, about the last working dog passing years later. 

I remember how people came together to help each other. Sadly, there were a few who added to the darkness rather than the light, but they were few. We hung a flag by our front door and kept the porch light on all night, from then on. Every year, I take time to grieve, pray, and remember and endeavor to live my life a little better.

 

Independence Day

 

Flag Day

 

Memorial Day

 

Flag Day

 

Memorial Day

All gave some. Some gave all. 

On this day, we remember those who gave all in the fight for freedom and liberty.

God bless their families.

September 11

19 years

Memorial Day

All gave some. Some gave all.

It is on this day that we remember those who gave all.

May God bless their family and friends.

Independence Day

I'm so grateful to have been born and raised in the United States of America. "Home of the free because of the brave." May you be blessed on this Independence Day.

Jean Fischer, Something to Write Home About, wrote a beautiful tribute: Grandma Lily's "Old Glory"
https://jeanfischer.wordpress.com/2019/07/01/grandma-lilys-old-glory/

Flag Day