Remembering Memorial Day

Instead of pondering the reason for the holiday, I spent 12 hours at the church working on the set of “Pirates of Patmos.” I’m not sure why it took so long, but it did. I’d hoped we would finish by early afternoon so we could relax and enjoy the last few hours of the holiday before regrouping for rehearsal tonight. Alas, it wasn’t in the cards.

It’s almost midnight now, and I’m exhausted. Before I head off to bed, I want to give honor to the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom and preserve peace. Without them, I wouldn’t have the liberty I so richly enjoy every day.

Regardless of how differently you and I may have spent this day, lets not forget the real reason behind the holiday. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers have paid the price for our freedom. Please remember to honor them and keep their families in your prayers.

The Cost of a Soldier

A True Soldier is tough indeed
standing tall and strong when there is a need
A Soldier also feels sadness, pain, and sorrow
Sometimes not looking forward to the trials of tomorrow

When a Soldier is wounded in battle
the nerves of his buddies it does rattle
When news reaches friends and family at home
how their worries and minds begin to roam

A wounded Soldier feels inadequate at best
stopping him from much needed healing rest
A wounded Soldiers wonders will he ever be alright,
trusting in God that he’ll make it through the night.

When a Soldier is wounded far beyond repair
the loss and pain felt can not compare
The Cost of a Soldier is set so very high
they assure our freedom will always apply

To stand beside a Soldier and walk through his pain
will humble a civilian, no longer to complain
Love, patience, trust and hope is what a Soldier needs
to get them through some very treacherous deeds

Dear Lord please watch over our Military today
as they work to keep our freedom everyday
For the wounded and the families of Soldiers lost
Please Bless them with abundant love, for we know not the cost.

The Cost of a Soldier is set so very high
our support for them we should never deny

Denise Girod