Memorial Day 2012

Our Memorial Day was a beautiful one this year.  The sunshine was bright and the temperature was perfect. 

Our kids were old enough this year they could understand the meaning of the holiday.

A day celebrating the lives already past.

Our oldest daughter, our sensitive one, struggled a little.  She is empathetic and feels the pain of those grieving.  She wasn't sure she wanted to come to the cemetery with us.  I understand her feelings.  There are many emotions surrounding this day.

 We took the kids to visit the graves of family members.  Most of which passed on before the kids were born.   We did lose my husband's grandfather last year and the kids remember him.

I am thankful for family ties.  Legacy's of love continued past the grave.

We had an opportunity to tell the kids about their great grandparents.  A little about their lives and what they stood for. 

 We gave the kids each an opportunity to remember their great grandfather with a flower from our garden.

 Legacies are important.  Life is important.

Our children know this life is not the end. 

 We followed our trip to the cemetery with a family potluck at a local reservoir and park.

We met with a few of my husband's family....lots of nieces and nephews.

I want my kids to understand the importance of family.

 Memories.

 Legacies.

 Childhood Remembrances.

 Spending quality time together.

Life is short.
And...a new generation of families will grow up and celebrate those gone before them.

I want my children to understand what's important.

 And....what is lasting.

Legacies, Faith and Love won't pass away.