Monday, May 31, 2010

Memorial Remembering

It was one year ago today Dad suffered the stroke. It is amazing how well he is doing considering all the factors. For me, it is like it was yesterday, fresh in my mind. Hardest year of my 54 years. It's a day of celebrating despite fear and fatigue and a day of giving thanks.

The birds sing readily without effort it seems. Do they have days they prefer to sit in their nest and mope?
The trees grow greener; is it a struggle?
Flowers bloom profusely; do they feel unappreciated?
Seasons come and go; do they ever want a year off?
Moons wax and wane; do they seek a relief moon?
The sun gets up early every day; does it ever want to sleep in?

Memorial Day is
a time to remember
a time to reflect
a time of gratitude
for what was
for what is
for what will be
people need people
family needs family
friends need friends
all need God

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