11 September 2009

lest we forget

i know this is a day that is held in remembrance for many. a day of sorrow in which many lives were unfortunately and unfairly lost. i hope that we can all take some time today to offer a prayer of thanksgiving for those that have made sacrifices to serve our wonderful country. i know i am grateful for all the soldiers, fire fighters, ems workers, and police offers that serve us daily. today, i wore my red, white, and blue. i know it is cliche, but i am proud to be an american. i know we are free: free to live our lives how we choose, to worship how we choose, and to remember as we choose.

today at jomi's school, we were asked to bring in cookies. the cookies were then boxed up and distributed by the children and their parents to local police, ems, and fire stations. the kids made thank you cards to deliver along with the cookies. we brought ours to the penn hills universal volunteer fire station #6. i was teary eyed as the boys offered their cookies and said thank you. such a little act of love, but one that helps us remember those that sacrifice daily for each of us.

1 comment:

Tassi Smith said...

That is a great service that a little child can offer. Very sweet.