I spent over six hours yesterday trying to get this post written, but kept running into technical glitches that I couldn’t fix – mainly trying to embed the YouTube video mentioned below – you’ve got to watch it! Because it’s so important, I’m going to give you the links to check out the information yourself. Please do!

Freedom’s never free; the cost is paid in blood.

Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell…

The above picture is of Arlington National Cemetery and the Wreaths Across America project started in 1992 by a company in a small Maine town. Please check out this site for more information about the project and most especially watch the stirring YouTube video found about halfway down the page. Make sure you have your sound turned on. Read the rest of this entry »

I received the following story in an email several days ago and it deeply touched my heart. I pray that as you read it, it will touch yours as well. I don’t know who the author is and if anyone does, please let me know so I can give proper credit.

We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed all the other customers were quietly sitting and talking.

Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, “Hi!” He pounded his fat baby hands on the high chair tray. His eyes crinkled in laughter and his mouth was bared in a toothless grin, as he wriggled and giggled with merriment.

I looked around and, with dismay, found the source of his merriment. Read the rest of this entry »