Memorial Day & Mom's Birthday

Originally set aside as a day to honor the fallen soldiers, Memorial Day has become a day where all dead are honored and to an even greater degree, just a day off work or a weekend to get away. What a shame. That's not to say we shouldn't have proper respect for all who have died because all life is a gift from God just not on this day we call Memorial Day.

So to those soldiers who didn't just lay down their lives but died fighting valiantly to protect our freedoms and liberties, I am eternally grateful. I adore our military but today I am focused on those who gave the last full measure for those of their generation and the generations to come. Our country owes you a debt that cannot be repaid you.

In an entirely different vein, today is my momma's birthday. At her request we combined the celebration with Mother's Day but I can't let the date pass without acknowledging her.

This picture was taken at the National Cemetery in Little Bighorn Battlefield.