Memorial Day is a special day that all Americans should observe. I
visited Normandy, France a few years ago. Standing in that cemetery was
a very moving experience. In all directions for as far as you could
see there were white crosses with our American boys who gave their lives
to help make our world a safe place. Each cross had the name and state
of each one. I cried as I walked through all those crosses. I thought
about all the families of most of the men buried there that never got to
see their head stones. Such a great sacrifice that everyone needs to
remember! God Bless America and those that keep it free!
When I was growing up, as a little girl, I have little memories that peek through, MY visions from the past. I have memories from my early years, of going to the cemetery to put flowers on graves. Where I grew up, in the Pacific Northwest, we took local flowers, fresh cut from the garden, put into a coffee can, wrapped in aluminum foil and placed on the floor of the car between my feet. Then off we went to find the graves....so disrespectfully running through the cemetery, to find the Great-Grandparents, cousins, uncles and my sister. Grandma would take over the flower "vase" and walk to the graves. She would pull weeds, whack stubborn grass and make things nice. She didn't talk much during these poignant moments, paying respect and grieving her way silently. I would love to hear her stores on the way home. Slowly grandma would drive through the cemetery, out of respect for those left there, and go back home. Off to the one side were the little American Flags for our veterans. We have a small cemetery about 2 city blocks near our house and is decorated nicely for this day of Remembrance.
I also popped, literally, a pork roast in the oven. I should never watch Pioneer Woman on the food network! pop pulled pork roast with a can of Chipolte peppers in adobo sauce, 2 cans of Dr.Pepper, brown sugar....oh my. Cole slaw with green and red cabbage and fresh cilantro, topped off with home made au gratin potatoes. I wished you could be here for dinner...
I'm so excited...babysitting tomorrow so mom and day can get some work done, packing and moving. They are so much fun to be with. I better take my camera. Hope your day is as fun as mine...Elaine
Yep, earthbaby is now a big sister!
Friday, May 11, 2012
For all my friends and family who have mothers, are mothers or wanna be's,
Have a very Happy Mothers Day
I miss my mother and grandmothers today. But the memories are there. My son sent me this, on facebook, it's great.
I'm up to my eyeballs in a kitchen remodel and trying to help my earthfamily pack up and move. It's going to be challenging this month. My little girl has a birthday today...and she is more beautiful each year, happy Birthday Princess, mommy loves you! Am I the only one whining about not quilting? I hope so. Take care and celebrate,
Elaine
