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April 1, 2015 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

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[NicknamedBob]

So Many Crosses

I saw so many crosses there, my eyes began to swim,
Among all the fallen heroes, how could I find just him?
But then I found I had a guide, and this One said, “Fear not,
For I know all the servicemen who rest within this plot.”

My guide showed me the way to find my fallen brother,
And said that in my family I would certainly find another.
And on and on He led me there, to pass by every stone,
To show me of the fallen ones, which ones had been my own.

“I did not know so many had been taken of my clan.”
“Not all have died in battle, but each one has been a man.
A man to stand against the tide, and sweep it back to cower,
And that is why I hold them here, in this My sacred bower.”

I looked in wonder ‘round me in this forest of the brave,
Where each stubby sapling was the marker of a grave.
I said, “Why have you gathered these? What is the plan you made?”
He said with sadness, “Many others ran away. These are the ones who stayed.”

“They stayed when others ran in fear. They went toward the harm.
Though many knew no more of war than being on a farm.
They were steadfast in battle, and were conquerors of fear,
I have plans to grow some more of them. This is a garden here.”

“The seeds of their great courage, will rest within your souls,
And when the need arises, you will find you have controls,
Over the blinding terror, over the numbing fear,
Perhaps one day it will be you who journeys here.”

I was no longer trembling. I did no longer weep.
I no longer was a stranger in that strange and silent keep.
It was a ward of brothers, a loving family somehow,
And then I knew that I would be just like my brother now.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May10, 2004

[MEG33]

Thank you, Bob, for this beautiful poem for Memorial Day Sunday.
God Bless You.

[The Mayor]

Perfect!

[MEG33]

Freedom Isn't Free

Time for lunch and a nap this rainy Memorial Day Sunday
Wishing You All A Safe And Blessed Lord's Day.

[Jane Long]

Have a good nap, ((Meg)).

Just got a poppy from the Vets of Foreign Wars, at my local Kroger. Both of the handsome gentlemen looked to be in their late ‘80’s - ‘90’s. God bless them, all.

[MEG33]

Amen...God Bless Them All

No thunderstorms on radar...good napping weather
;o)
Thank you, (((Jane))).

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear

Remembering our Veterans and Our Military.
We will never forget.

[JustAmy]

Meg, thank you for the beautiful Opening on this Memorial Day Weekend.
"The Mansions of the Lord" is perfect for today.
God Bless Our Veterans!

[JustAmy]

The American Cemetery at Brittany, France .. A total of 4410 of our military dead.

Honoring those who gave their all.
We will not forget.

[JustAmy]

This is from FaceBook; I hope whoever posted it doesn't mind that I reposted it here.

Listen to President Reagan.

[MEG33]

Thank you foryour sweet comment, the beautiful tributes and wonderful words of Ronald Reagan, Amy.

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi Jane, love the poppy picture.

Cheers

[luvie]

Providence~Mansion Robe and Crown.wma

Glad~Before the Throne Of God Above

Cathedrals~Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Glad~Arise My Soul, Arise

Gaither Homecoming~Heaven's Joy Awaits.wma

Ray Walker~How Great Thou Art.wma

Vocal Majority~Deep River

Have a blessed Sunday
Honor Memorial Day!

[luvie]

Did you get floods in your area, Megs? Hope not!

[luvie]

There have been lots of flooded areas here in OK since yesterday. I feel so bad for that firefighter’s family. He was the fire chief of his town. :(

[MEG33]

Thank you for blessing us with music.LUV

I know some of our lakeside parks were closed...bu we have escaped the flooding others have suffered.
It looks clear here for now. The Hill Country really got hit.

I pray your MIL is made comfortable .Has she had surgery yet for her hip break?

[MEG33]

I mentioned the loss of the firefighter upthread..God bless the rescuers..so sad.

[luvie]

She had her surgery the day after she broke her hip. it was actually the part of the femur that attaches to the socket, so it wasn’t as bad as it could have been.

She should be moved to a rehab unit in the next day or so. Thanks for asking!

[MEG33]

I pray rehab goes well for her...I know it will be very challenging.
Hope you are getting some rest, LUV.

[luvie]

Hubby and I are both here, but sitting in a hospital room is more tiring than work! LOL!