Memorial Day Thoughts
Growing up, I didn’t know the difference between the Navy, Army or Marine Corps. I just lumped all branches of the military together.
I knew nothing before I met Ryan.
Going through deployment, attending funerals of friends gone too soon, & moving to new cities every 4ish years...it’s all apart of my life now.
It’s not easy. Don’t tell me I chose it. I chose love, not this the unexpected goodbyes.
Love allows me to endure the hardships. Love allows me to keep putting myself out there. Love allows me to be strong.
On Memorial Day, my heart breaks for the friends we’ve lost. It breaks for the memories my husband won’t experience with myself or our sons.
But this day is about gratitude.
I’m thankful for those who gave their life serving our country.
Because of them, my husband is a safer pilot. Because of them, I get the life I have in America. Because of them, I’m learning to not take the goodness in my life for granted.
Today, isn’t about BBQs or the sales it’s about hugging those you loved ones extra tight.
Photo by Kerry L. Photography