Dear Girls and Boys,
This one may be long, but it is important. Today, May 25th, is Memorial Day. Since May 30th, 1868, (a long while before even I was born), people have observed Memorial Day as a day of honoring fallen soldiers. You may recall (or remember) Veteran’s Day when we sang, met, and honored the men and women who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Do you remember meeting Mr. Bascom, my next-door neighbor? He taught us how to march like soldiers around our classroom. He wore his army uniform with pride, and loved seeing you girls and boys learn to respect our freedoms. While that day is so important to show our love and respect for those willing to fight for our freedoms, there is a difference in Memorial Day. Today is reserved (or set aside) to remember the men and women who lost their lives, died, while fighting for these freedoms. These are the soldiers we could never properly give thanks. Memorial Day began after a group of widows planted flowers at the graves of soldiers killed during the Civil War. Because the history of the United States is partially defined by our experiences in war, Memorial Day is an important time to reflect on those who sacrificed their lives for all Americans. Remember I said I’ve spent the past few summers visiting battlefields across America. I have walked through the dense woods, open plains, and hidden bunkers where soldiers fought different battles of the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Battle of 1812. My passion for exploring these hallowed (or greatly honored) lands is to learn, and then be able to teach to you, the parts of our history that may otherwise have been forgotten. You know how I love our United States of America. With the bazillion problems she may have, I believe this is still the greatest nation on our planet. The soldiers who died while fighting for the freedoms we enjoy today will never be able to be told thank you. However, if we promise to never forget, their sacrifice will be forever recognized. Try to take a moment to remember the men and women we might never know. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
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Happy May! This is the month of our lady, Mary.
Five reasons we honor Mary in May: 1. Mary is Jesus' mother, who gave way for our Lord to be full man, full God. 2. She is the first and most perfect disciple. Remember, she was free from original sin. 3. She is our mother. As the church, we are the body of Christ. Mary gave life to Jesus Christ, giving us life as well. 4. Mary acts as our helper. As Jesus' mother, she speaks to Him on our behalf. Just like if your parents ask you to do something, Mary asks her son to help people. 5. Mary loves us more than we can imagine! As a parent, I already know how much you are loved. Our Mother Mary loves us even deeper - wow! |
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