memorial day

i was thinking about how today was supposed to be a holiday and like every think else...i included...many many amercicans have forgotten why it is a holiday...not every holiday should be about beer, cookouts, and time off...

i googled memorial day...i wish wish wish i had done this before today...as the OA, kiddos, and i would be visiting a local memorial grave site instead of playing candy land and sprinklers (nothing wrong with either...i simply want my kids to appreciate the reason we are allowed the freedom to have such an amazing family life)...

the site i chose to read about validated my feelings today...i signed the petition...if you feel the same...please take a moment to sign it, too!

restore the traditional day of observance for memorial day

i also want to take a moment to thank solar...for dedicating this part of her journey to helping our veterans...and for opening my eyes to their joys and pains of life...may they not be in vain!