Remember and give thanks!

 I remember posting about Memorial Day last year

and showing you the Avenue of Flags

that our small town displays 

at one of the local cemeteries.

It is a grand sight.

Seeing our flag flowing in the breeze always gives me a great feeling.

Seeing row upon row of them 

gives me goosebumps.

I love this country!

I am also glad that our citizens

set aside one day to 

honor the men and women of the armed services

who have served,

and given their lives in that service.

I just viewed some photos

that have been posted on

Pioneer Woman,

showing homecomings

between some of this nations soldiers and their families.

Stop by there and enjoy the entries,

but keep a kleenex handy because...

Freedom is not free

and you will see some dear Americans who are paying for 

you and me to enjoy that freedom.

Giving thanks today

for all who have gone before me,

and hoping I can do my small part

to 

protect what others have died for.

 Happy Memorial Day everyone!