Thursday, November 11, 2010

Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave!

Today is Veterans Day. While saying 'Thank You!" seems completely inadequate, it is a simple but too infrequent gesture. If you woke up this morning in the United States of America, you have the great privilege of living in the last best place on Earth, courtesy of our veterans past and present. The very least you can do is say thank you - every chance you get.

This aired on CBS Sunday Morning two years ago, but it is well worth watching again.... One of the world's richest men wants us to remember our Veterans. Here's what he's doing personally to say 'thank you'... Grab a tissue.

 
  In memory of those who gave the last full measure...
From "The Fallen", by Laurence Binyon Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres, There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted; They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Katherine Jenkins, "Hymn To The Fallen"


Sunday, July 11, 2010

For Colt

Sometime in the early morning hours of July 11, 2010, God called our beloved grandson Colt home.  We are heartbroken to be without him, but we also rejoice that he is now free from the constraints of his wheelchair, physical limitations and pain.

Colt was the consummate sports fan.  He loved anything and everything sports and was studying for a career in teaching or coaching.  Heaven's football team has a new QB today, and the Detroit Red Wings have the best guardian angel they could possibly hope for.

We will miss you terribly, Colt, but we'll see you again one day soon.  In the meantime we will carry you in our hearts.  We love you.


This song was one of Colt's favorites.  Tell all your loved ones how much you love them every day, just in case tomorrow never comes.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Israel! Israel!



Israel!  Israel!

Our Father in Heaven, Rock and Redeemer of the people Israel; Bless the State of Israel, with its promise of redemption. Shield it with Your love; spread over it the shelter of Your peace. Guide its leaders and advisors with Your light and Your truth. Help them with Your good counsel. Strengthen the hands of those who defend our Holy Land. Deliver them; crown their efforts with triumph. Bless the land with peace, and its inhabitants with lasting joy. And let us say: Amen


Israel! Israel! celebrates the reclaiming of the Promised Land by the Jewish people in 1948 and expressed the vision the Holy Temple will be rebuilt.