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| Delightful graphic from Abby at Little Birdie Blessings |
Here in New Hampshire, we often take some time on this day to visit our cemeteries, taking plants or silk flowers, or even a jar of lilacs, to decorate the graves of our loved ones. This morning, Mr. T and I took a hanging plant and a shepherd's hook to place at the grave site of my parents and siblings. There was a lot of coming and going at the cemetery today. In fact, heading out toward the gate, we met my aunt and uncle coming in.
Later today, we will be enjoying a cookout with our daughter and family. I'm bringing a roasted sweet potato salad and a strawberry rhubarb pie.
We hope that you've been enjoying the day with your family and friends, with parades, picnics, cookouts, or other activities, but that you'll take a moment sometime today, and remember the brave men and women who gave their all so that we could be free. If you have young children, take time to remind them of what this holiday is really all about.
And don't forget to pray for those equally brave men and women who are serving our country in difficult places right now.
And a Happy Memorial Day to you as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bernideen! I trust you had a wonderful day!
DeleteI'm sure you enjoyed your cook-out! Yes, we owe so much to those who gave so much. Amen.
ReplyDeleteWe just tend to take our freedoms and our peaceable lives for granted, I think. We can never allow ourselves to forget all that we owe to those who have gone before.
DeleteYes, we had an enjoyable weekend with three get-togethers! Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Monday evening. Plus, of course, church and a potluck on Sunday!
We had a quiet day at home as we had no plans. It was nice to just relax and catch up on a few things. I did a quick Christmas ornament for a friend who will be married this weekend. I had given her a gift at her shower but I wanted to give her an ornament as she starts her married Life. Hard to believe Summer is here.
ReplyDeleteReally very nice to have a quiet day at home, Arlene!
DeleteWe just had some errand-type things to do, plus we squeezed in a coffee date at Dunkin' Donuts as we had a coupon for a free beverage to use up by May 31.
I had hoped to fit in some crafting too, but it didn't happen.
Oh very nice reminder to pray for our military.
ReplyDeleteYour day sounds quite similar to mine. The cemetery was like Grand Central Station. I break “the rules” to decorate the graves as no flowers are allowed. I need to return today to remove the flowers and the flag,
No flowers allowed on the graves! What are they thinking? At the cemetery where my dad is, many people plant flowers like geraniums, petunias, and marigolds right in front of the stones. Plus there are lilac bushes and other bushes all over, planted by family members at graves. Our town also places flags at the graves of all the veterans, even in the tiny old cemeteries around town.
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