This is a day to remember. Remember those who have and are serving our country, for without their
service our children could be experiencing a completely different life. It is a day to remember loved ones who are no
longer with us. My mother-in-law has not been with us for 9
years, but I can still hear her laugh, feel her embrace, and remember the
lessons that were on the tip of her tongue.
“Waste not want not”, “I’ve got a good memory, but it is short”, and “Have
faith” to name a few. To honor her on
Memorial Day we tie messages to a helium balloon and release it from the end of
the dock at our cabin. It is a quiet and
emotional time watching the balloon as it rises.
What will you do to honor your loved ones this Memorial
Monday? The easiest and best way is to
tell stories. Telling stories brings us
to a place of celebration; it gives loved ones a presence in our hearts, and
continues purposeful teaching. Our
children learn so much from stories, while enabling a connection with their ancestors. Take time to tell a story.
