I didn't even really realize that it was the 11 of the 11 till in the Shopping Center today and over the loud speaker was played the Last Stand....Everyone stopped in there tracks and stood still .... I really felt it in my heart and really did think about those that had fallen in particular recently and sorrowed for those Families who are missing their loved ones.....Life will never be the same for them.
I do hate the terrible and horrible wars that go on ...but also get upset when people shake their heads....War is dreadful in the most horrific way.....BUT that does not stop those that have to or want to go out to fight them...... to protect a people and their freedom and ours for that matter....I felt really moved today and was so proud to be standing still with others, the only draw back was one man who spoke loudly on his mobile....I did think can you just ask them to hang on a minute...but then thought don't judge you do not know who or what his phone call is about.
I was born during the War in Holland ....My Mother told me that as she was laboring she could hear bombs going off all around her.
I can remember some struggles as a child but we were blessed as we all survived..actually my Christening outfit was made from a Parachute...wish I still had it...just didn't treasure things when I was younger...we brought it to Australia and I dressed my one doll with it.
So today I am grateful for all those who go to War who sacrifice themselves not knowing if they will return to their Families and I am mindful of those who stay home and hope and pray that they will return....there is ALWAYS a price to pay somehow...wounds are not always those that we see.
My name Lajla JOAN Mary Femia..... Joan was named after an American Soldier's wife who was very kind to my parents
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