Veteran's Day

Hello from my heart to yours...

I am on my way, with 7 kids in tote, to enjoy the freedom we have to go to the beach on a glorious Autumn Day.... and it's all thanks to the Veterans of this country that I love so much.... it's all thanks to those who have made the United States of America the greatest country to live in.... here is last years blessing for Veteran's Day ... 

I searched high and low this morning to find something to write about Veteran's Day... after all, we all know at least one Veteran.. someone who has given and/or continues to give of themselves so that we can enjoy the freedom we have in this country... This is the country, this is the place, all men of wisdom look to for freedom and freedom they see....

 

A simple "thank you" doesn't seem to be enough when we see these men and women who have fought for the liberties that we enjoy...  we see them on the streets in freshly pressed uniforms ... and sometimes, we see them tattered and torn and homeless, too... it's a crazy thing really... and not everyone agrees with "war" even when it is passed off as "peaceful reformation of the world's people.." .. none-the-less, these people fought and continue to fight for something they believe in... a country to love....

 

Here is one of my favorite poem's by Rod McKuen:

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AMERICA

A wondrous thing it is to have,              a country you can love, a field to lie with,  hill to hike, a patch of woods so honorable it stands as its own creed. Cities too within the land that belch and puff and bubble up mixing native / foreign colors                     of its people. Each contributing. It is a healthy, wondrous thing to have a country you can love.    He who loves his country first has  time for children and for walking, talking in his sleep, rolling down a hill, and finding one who supersedes all                                      other loves. Time will take the patriot on an endless journey and it will seem like overnight. His list of pursuits can challenge The new math and still his mind will stay                                       uncluttered. If you would put yourself, your house  in order, try thinking of your country  first, and you will learn that order is                  the secret of selectivity. Believe it. Try it, anyway. It is a wondrous thing to have                       a country you can love. -from “Rusting In The Rain, 2004

 

I know that I have sent this poem several times throughout the years.. but it's important to remember that we have a country to love thanks to all the Veteran's out there... past and present...  salute them and thank them ... because of their bravery and honor.... you are able to live a blessed life in this place of freedom...

 

We are all loved beyond measure and cherished blessings to the world...

 

May your weekend be filled with all things good,

With Love,

Elena