I know that Mondays is Kid's Day and in a way this is going to encourage you to teach your children the meaning behind that day off of school. Memorial Day is more then a day off of school, picnics and barbecues or sales at the mall. This is the day to remember those who have served our country and protected us during times of battles, wars and more recently terrorists attacks. These soldiers, without a second thought, went out and put their lives on the line for the citizens of the United States. Some of these soldiers have come back to their families and are happy to be home, some of come back with physical or psychological injuries and some of come back and were laid to rest. All of these service men and women have committed selfless acts because they felt it was their duty. Now it is our duty to honor these wonderful people in return.
I have 2 dear friends that served in the Marines and my sister's best friend is currently stationed in Germany with the Air Force. The armed services is an important thing in our lives because we know what these soldiers go through. I encourage all of you to do something for one of these soldiers. If you know one then hug them or call and thank them today! Whether you do or don't know a soldier personally, you can still reach out and touch one with your heart by writing them a letter. There is an organization called Operation Gratitude that you can write a letter to a deployed soldier, wounded soldier or veterans. When they are away from their family, receiving a letter from someone that expresses gratitude and appreciation goes a long way to them. It takes just 5 minutes and your children can draw a picture or write a letter too!
For more information about Operation Gratitude or to see where you can send your amazing letters please click on any of the links or the picture.
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