Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Memorial Day 2013: the basic difference...

I was blessed to have a memorial day weekend that was pretty close to "norman rockwellish".  I may have struggled to portray effectively to my children the real meaning of this day... but they are grasping as much of the concept as their minds can at their young age.  As soldiers for years have fought for our freedoms and safety...

 
Shea can understand that he lives in a land where he is free to leave his home to explore, learn, take risks and live up to his full potential...

 
Simon can grasp the concept that he is loved as strongly as any son can be loved, and that he is treasured and valued for his differences. 
 

 
Emily learned that she can wave her flag high, and squeal w delight at the parade that marched by... all while standing in front of a church that she is completely free to attend without persecution.

 
Danielle realizes that she has a role as a protector to those who come behind her and who look up to her as an example...



   This memorial day weekend, pleasures were enjoyed, but not taken for granted...


 
Joy was experienced repeatedly...

 
and we were thankful to God, country, and the men and
women who sacrificed to allow for all of this...
 
We will continue to appreciate the "basic differences" in our lives... the freedoms, the blessings.
We will continue to pray for the weak and undefended....
 
On Sunday night, I put my Shea to sleep at 8 pm.  I thought he had been long asleep, but an hour later I heard rustles and sniffles on the stairway.  I opened the door to see a sobbing little boy.  Grasping for him, and holding him tight, I comforted him....
after some time he was able to verbalize what his tears were about.
 
Shea was so sad for Beatrices eyes "not working", and so sad that she was in his grouppa and had no mommy and daddy.    Shea knows the "basic difference".  He has lived it, and can feel it...
The differnces are real and harsh.  They break the heart of a 6 year old boy.
Here is sweet Beatrice...
 
Please make a difference for her... build her fund so that a family can bring her out of oppresion, to be treasured, defended, and protected.... our family thanks you...
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3 comments:

  1. *sigh* This breaks my heart. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. I just love this page...beautifully illustrated with heartfelt words from a loving Mommy, full of inspiration to embrace our differences as blessings, and opportunities for families to share their blessings with those children in need of warm and loving homes. Indeed, a remarkable family...thank you for sharing your blessings!

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  3. Hi Liz - We sat beside each other at the PWS Gala in Guelph this past weekend. I didn't get to say goodbye! I also wanted to say what a pleasure it was talking to you. You're so inspirational, positive and kind.

    All the best to you and your family!
    Shannon

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