Only human

I am only human.

I wonder how the world would change if we only expected ourselves to be human. 

If I expect myself to be human, then I wouldn’t expect myself to be able to give to all the things I want to give to.

If I expect myself to be human, then I wouldn’t kick myself when I don’t make dinner for Carol and myself because I’m too tired.

If I expect myself to be human, I wouldn't get mad at myself for letting other peoples actions make me angry

On the other hand, What if we let the people around us be human?

What if we could really let it go when people let us down?  Or do something we don't agree with?

What if we bless those who persecute us? Rejoice with those are rejoicing? Mourn with the mourners?

What if we would forgive our neighbors and love our enemies?

Wouldn't that make for a better world?

Memorial Day

“Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.” - General Orders No.11, Grand Army of the Republic Headquarters, May 5, 1868

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

While we are enjoying a day off, grilling out, and a cold beer, let us all take a moment to remember those who sacrificed so that we can enjoy this day in peace.

Not Everyone Gets A Snow Day

Last week, when Washington DC was paralyzed by a snow storm, there was a group of dedicated men and women who didn't think twice about going to work in the snow.

The Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Rain, sun, snow, it doesn't matter; The Tomb of the Unknowns has been guarded by The Old Guard Sentinels - the  3rd U.S. Infantry - every minute of every day since 1937.

 

The six wreaths (three carved on both the north and south sides on the Tomb are inverted to represent mourning. The six wreaths represent the six major battle campaigns of World War I:

1. Chateau-Terrie
2. Ardennes
3. Oisiu-Eisue
4. Meusse-Argonne
5. Belleauwood
6. Sommes

 

The unknown soldiers buried here represent the missing and unknown service members for four different wars. Being buried at Arlington gives these families a place to grieve and pray. 

 

The inscription (author unknown) on the back (west side) of the tomb reads:

HERE RESTS IN

HONORED GLORY
AN AMERICAN
SOLDIER
KNOWN BUT TO GOD

 

Just something to think about on our next snow day