A moment to pause and think

My heart is so full of gratitude to our soldiers today. With it being Memorial Day, I always take a moment and pause and think of the soldiers that have fought for my freedom. There's a song that I love to listen to by Billy Ray Cyrus from long ago called "Some Gave All." I don't know if you have ever heard it but it's something that will make you stop and think about all the loved ones that have been lost in conflicts. There are so many songs out there that are dedicated to our soldiers and our country. But "Some Gave All" is the one that always stands out to me. Here's the lyrics to this song that just says exactly how I feel today:

I knew a man called him Sandy Kane
Few folks even knew his name
But a hero was he
Left a boy, came back a man
Still many just don't understand
About the reasons we are free

I can't forget the look in his eyes
Or the tears he cries
As he said these words to me

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all

Now Sandy Kane is no longer here
But his words are oh so clear
As they echo through out our land
For all his friends who gave us all
Who stood the ground and took the fall
To help their fellow man

Love your country and live with pride
And don't forget those who died
America can't you see

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all

And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall, yes recall
Some gave all

Some gave all

I am absolutly honored to be married to someone who has served our country and has faced things that I will never even imagine. Some say that those who serve never quit serving. I agree. Not only because my loving husband suffers from Bipolar Disorder because of what he saw while in Desert Storm, but because he has to live with the memories of what he saw. I am really grateful for all that the soldiers have done for my freedom and their help to maintain it.

I follow this blog of a lady whom I consider a friend. I have never met her nor actually spoken to her but she seems to be this amazing person who has such an amazing family. Her husband is in the military and is coming home from his sixth deployment in a couple of weeks. Today she posted a beautiful blog post that I would love to share. The pics are just beautiful and the sentiment is just fantastic. So I will end with a link to send you to her blog. Check it out...it really will make you grateful for the soldiers...and it brought a tear to my eye! All you have to do is click here!

Hope you all had a great Memorial Day! I did!