In honor of Veterans Day, I’m doing something this week that I rarely do – observing a moment of silence. Taking some quiet time in their honor. I know it’s hard to imagine, but it’s for something close to my heart. My grandfather fought in two wars and survived Pearl Harbor. He was an amazing man and went through more than anyone in our family could ever comprehend. As a kid, you hear war stories from your grandfather and then jump back on your Huffy, because it’s too much to take in. Can you imagine trying to tell your children today? When you really stop and think about what veterans go through, it’s mind-boggling. And not only their sacrifices, but the emotional roller coaster endured by their mothers. Can you imagine sending a child off to war? Your own child? Our mother’s mothers, our grandmother’s mothers and even our grandmother’s grandmothers went through so much, it’s overwhelming.
I hope you can take a moment to reflect on those in your life who have served and thank them in your own way this week. Whether it’s buying one of those little red flowers from the sweet man in uniform behind the card table at the grocery store, reading a book to your kids, watching a documentary or even taking a road trip and visiting a monument. No matter what you do, take some time in their honor.
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Great post! We celebrated Veteran’s Day with the parade in EG yesterday. So nice seeing and honoring the veterans.
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Love the moment of silence. I’m so grateful for our servicemen and women!
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I love your moment of silence. We need to as parents take time to express what these soldiers have done for us in our lifetimes and continue to do in theirs. I love this post!
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Jackie,
Great post! Thanks for honoring Pepere, who Was fortunate to make it out alive from the wars (or we wouldn’t) be here. Mike Femino’s dad is also a survivor-of Iwo Jima. I was with our friend Nelson Saturday night who made it out of two tours in Middle East. It is so humbling to know of the sacrifices so many have made so we can enjoy the freedo
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What a great post, and a reminder that even “small” things we do to honor our veterans – a moment of silence, a “thank you” on Facebook, visiting a monument – are very, very meaningful.
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I cannot imagine. It is so important for us to share stories with our children and pass on the legacy that these men and woman paved for the rest of us. A moment of silence is a perfect reflection to give them the respect and honor they deserve.
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I can’t imagine what my Papa went through in the service. He was a Paratrooper and one of the first to be dropped out of the plane into battlefield. We are so lucky there are people who are brave like this for our country. As you said, it’s so important for us to take time and reflect so we don’t forget.
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A moment of silence is a great idea. 🙂
Dawn
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What a great idea. My grandfather was a veteran and passed away two years ago. I miss him So much! I think I will do the same but also take some time today to talk about him with my kids. They are young and don’t remember much about him. I want to keep his memory alive.
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