What do you think would be the perfect way to celebrate Memorial Day?
I thought about my father, husband, son, uncles, brothers-in-law, nephew, and son-in-law who served in the Army, Navy, Marines and National Guard. I have been to funerals where taps were played and airplanes flew overhead in salute to my relatives. Yesterday, my daughter placed flowers near the flag on her husband’s grave. I honor the service these men gave to our country but our family was blessed because none of these family members died while on active duty.
To celebrate Memorial Day, Teresita and Raymond decided to have a barbeque on their patio overlooking the lake. The rain the evening before washed away all dust leaving the air fresh, clean and with a temperature of 70 degrees. A flag fluttered gently in the light breeze.
Teresita created her usual magic with tablecloths, flowers, tableware and great smelling food to provide a gracious ambiance. Colin and Melissa, the young couple who live next door, joined us in feasting on the barbequed chicken, sausage, vegetables, and desserts.
Our usual conversation was about places we have visited in “the lower forty eight” but we also talked about places we have lived. The young couple talked about their dreams of owning land and growing cattle, vegetables and flowers. Our party broke up when the young man returned home, put on his uniform and went to work at the Richardson Army Base.
I thought about my father, husband, son, uncles, brothers-in-law, nephew, and son-in-law who served in the Army, Navy, Marines and National Guard. I have been to funerals where taps were played and airplanes flew overhead in salute to my relatives. Yesterday, my daughter placed flowers near the flag on her husband’s grave. I honor the service these men gave to our country but our family was blessed because none of these family members died while on active duty.
To celebrate Memorial Day, Teresita and Raymond decided to have a barbeque on their patio overlooking the lake. The rain the evening before washed away all dust leaving the air fresh, clean and with a temperature of 70 degrees. A flag fluttered gently in the light breeze.
Teresita created her usual magic with tablecloths, flowers, tableware and great smelling food to provide a gracious ambiance. Colin and Melissa, the young couple who live next door, joined us in feasting on the barbequed chicken, sausage, vegetables, and desserts.
Our usual conversation was about places we have visited in “the lower forty eight” but we also talked about places we have lived. The young couple talked about their dreams of owning land and growing cattle, vegetables and flowers. Our party broke up when the young man returned home, put on his uniform and went to work at the Richardson Army Base.
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