The Beauty of Sufficient Grace: Memorial Day

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Monday, May 25, 2009

Memorial Day

This morning at the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony, this verse was read:

For You have been a shelter for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
~Psalm 61:3

James watching the parade. The flags had just passed and his eyes were on the veterans.

James and Daddy

James and Grandpa

Remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom...remembering those who have served and sacrificed...remembering with a thankful heart.

6 comments:

Veronica @ Luv My Quiver Full Of Arrows said...: Wonderful post, Kelly. Loved the pic of James and Daddy, especially.

Have a really blessed day. We are just starting our day here on the west coast.

xoxo, Veronica in CA; May 25, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Holly said...: Have a wonderful Memorial Day!; May 25, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Ms. Sarah said...: hope you had a wonderful day. I always love the parade. I am awaiting the forth of July one now..My Kids love the fly over; May 25, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Jennifer Ross said...: It's nice to see a post on Memorial Day. It's a day that needs to be remembered!; May 25, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Linda said...: Amen! To every man and women who gave their life for this great country! May you always be remembered not only today but always - every time I put my uniform on I think of you!; May 25, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Linda said...: Kelly, I loved the pictures, and the reminder to remember the veterns who fought for our freedoms.

My husband is very patriotic. He grew up in a small town and he was taught how to honor the elderly, and how to show respect to God and Country. He always takes off his hat and puts his hand over his heart when the flag goes by. And he stands at attention when he hears the Star Spangled Banner etc. He knows proper flag care. He served in the Army. His dad was a WWII vet. It goes on and on. And I admire him so much.

I loved seeing your youngest son with his hand over his heart as the flag went by,...so many kids don't understand this respectful act anymore.

Well anyway, I will close for now.

Have a good week.
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits; May 26, 2009 at 12:42 AM