Remembering

I have to say that living by a cemetery my whole life made me really like memorial weekend. At no other time could you look outside and see the cemetery filled with flowers. It really is beautiful. We continued in the tradition this weekend of visiting those who we have loved and lost. We have gone to Mike's moms grave site sometime in May since we have been married with his Dad and siblings. Not everyone could make it this year but those who did continued in the tradition.

So far Mike is the only sibling married, and I will be the only in-law who met his Mom. I have been thinking for over a year now that I need to do something so my kids will know who she was. I only knew her a short time and she definitely made an impact on me. What a wonderful woman she was. She definitely lived for her kids!
As we drove into the cemetery I loved seeing all the flags they had up. I am so glad that we pay tribute to the many men and women who have fought for our freedom. What a sacrifice they payed for us. I think that it is a great tradition to honor and remember.