So today's challenge is a letter to readers and honestly it couldn't come at a better time. As I recently mentioned, I invited new readers to my blog. This might not seem like a big deal because to be honest-my blog is public and therefore anyone could stumble across it. However it was to me. It was allowing people who actually know me read my inner thoughts, feeling and struggles. So to new readers welcome. Thanks for stopping by and allowing me to jot down the daily stream of thoughts that constantly roll thru my head. Often times our lives run at 1000 miles an hour and sometimes it nice to stop and gather your thoughts. I hope that you'll stick around or send me a comment or two- I love getting feedback!
Memorial day weekend was fantastic- it was a good weekend to relax, reflect and remember.
My family has a strong respect and appreciation for the military. My dad was in the Navy for 20 years so we were constantly around it. We know what families go thru during long deployments and adjusting to life when loved ones returned. We know because we lived it. When I was 16 we calculated my Dads sea time- it was over 10 years. My memories however are dropping my father off at his submarine REALLY early and picking him up when he returned- and the smell, like recycled salt water. Funny I probably could pick up that smell anywhere. We lived in constant adjustment, either from moving (luckily we only had a few) or remember what it was like to all be together again. Civilians don't know that feeling but I remember it being a hot topic for my dad- that he always felt like he was intruding back into our lives when he came home. My mom and I didn't mean for it to be like that however when he was gone- our lives didn't stop and when he came home it took time to remember he was there too. I feel bad about that.
So on Memorial Day I am thankful to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. I am thankful to those who serve today.
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