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At the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, WE WILL REMEMBER! We are not able to get out of our yard today (a winter blanket was left in our area a couple of days ago), so we watched the National War Memorial Ceremony in Ottawa on TV. Today has brought to mind an experience we had some years ago when my husband's next oldest brother made his first trip to England with us. He had always wanted to visit his father's home in Chester-le-Street, and Durham Cathedral, where their father had b... Read More
Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country’s heritage, for all of us. Bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made for their many different contributions to America’s victories over tyranny... Read More
my own triobute to one soldiers death in Afghanistan, why did Canada get involved in the first placeOne Hundred and Forty SevenAnother Canadian Soldier lost And one more family pay the cost The cost we know that’s far too high For Wives and children left to cryMothers and Fathers, siblings too Uncles and Aunts, Cousins he knew Old friends he’ll never see again A Soldiers death fills many with pain He lost his life to a roadside bomb As other Mothers sons have don... Read More
Military PersonnelOur brave young men and women Who serve their countries well Are called to serve in lands afar Who many see as hellThey serve to keep our countries safe From those who wish us ill All walk with danger every day With risk of being killedThey don’t do this for glory Nor is it for the pay Its so folks like you and I Live freely every dayNever forget the price some pay A price that’s far too high Or of the grief of families When told a loved... Read More
We received an Evite today from our daughter-in-law, telling us that she is planning a surprise birthday party for her husband... our son! He will be 50 years old in December. My first thought was, "Wait a minute. I'm not old enough to have a 50-year-old son!" But when I counted on my fingers (and toes), I realized that she was right. I AM old enough!It got me thinking about surprise parties that have occurred in our family, and a flood of memories entertained me all afternoon. I don't recall an... Read More
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