Thankfulness

It is Memorial Day and I would be remiss if I didn’t thank all of the active, reserve and retired military personnel who have made many sacrifices to keep us safe.

Thank you to my Dad who served in the Navy in World War II, who lived to the golden age of 93, until we lost him of heart failure last year.

Thank you to my big brother who served in Vietnam. I was only three when he went there. I remember taking him to the airport and it was the first time I had ever been there and I was fascinated by the planes. I remember my brother waving goodbye and Mom crying, and my Dad comforting her. How hard it must have been for them, and for all of the parents who had to watch their sons and daughters go off to the Vietnam conflict. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the families who have mourned today for the lives of their loved ones who died for our safety and continued freedom.

What is your idea of convenience? In my world, it is usually things like automatic bill payments, my cell phone (texting hands-free via Siri while commuting, digital calendar reminders, and shareable notes), and Uncle Ben’s 90 second microwavable rice. The word “convenience” is defined as “the state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty.” Do these modern conveniences really help one proceed with little effort or difficulty? Yes, absolutely! But, they are not without flaws. Billing mistakes happen, digital calendars disappear (oops iPhone 7S) and Uncle Ben’s rice explodes if you don’t vent (lol, senior moment). Enjoy and be thankful for the conveniences in your life when they work, and when they don’t work. After all, isn’t every area of life like that in general, hills and valleys?

Let’s pledge to embrace life and be thankful every day, even if we are in the valley!

Mary Kay

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Thank you, Soldiers!

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