Memorial Day

I have to make one more post and this is by far the most important.

Since it is now Memorial Day(and my birthday) I can't go to sleep without honoring our country's veterans and soldiers. I watched a program tonight honoring our nation's fallen soldiers on PBS with the National Symphony performing. I was truly touched by some of the war stories I heard. Gary Sinise, the famous actor, read a current Army officer's account of when a roadside bomb blew up the vehicle seven of his comrades were riding in. Right there in Iraq, this soldier lost seven men he grew to call brothers.

In addition to that, the country duo "Big and Rich" sang a song that they wrote in tribute to their local bartender who fought in Vietnam. Thank you to the men and women who have fought or are currently fighting to protect the citizens and values of the United States. I give greater thanks to God because I live in a country that is so blessed.

This Memorial Day, think about the freedoms you love. Think about the family and friends that you enjoy spending time with. Think about the places you love to go. Though we may never have to fight in a war, we can make little sacrifices to honor God and the men and women who died fighting for the United States. 3 p.m. on Memorial Day has been declared a moment of silence to remember those who fought for our country. Take a moment to remember them and say a prayer.

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
-John 15:13

















Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.

T'was Grace that taught
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
the hour I first believed.

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come.
T'was Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.

When we've been here ten thousand years
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
then when we've first begun.

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.