Thursday, November 11, 2010

Remember

I got a rather nasty anonymous comment tonight on the Remembrance Day post I wrote this morning.

But, there was some truth in the words of the comment that caused me to re-think, and pull the post.

Mostly because I think the things I initially talked about take away from the sentiment that I really wanted to express.

That sentiment is this:

I'm definitely a person with pacifist leanings, but I'm so incredibly grateful for those who serve in the armed forces of both of the countries in which I hold citizenship.  I'm thankful for all of those who gave their lives and served (and serve!) their countries, in order that I can have the freedom to live out a lifestyle that prefers a pacifist approach.

I'm proud to be both Canadian and American on days like today.  Proud to be from two countries that both exemplify freedom of religion and expression.

And it's important to me to stop and remember the fallen and carry the torch of freedom.

Thank you - to those in my family who have served in the armed forces, and to all of those who are members of someone else's family.

Thank you for sacrificing yourselves for my freedom.

Daily 5 - Year 2, Day 88

Today's Daily 5:
  1. Waking slowly
  2. laughing and rolling my eyes at some online antics I've been following
  3. making a list for the day
  4. a long shower
  5. coupons
  6. placing a Curly Girl Designs order
  7. pomegranate green tea
  8. the anticipation of knowing that tomorrow I will watch the latest episodes Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice online
  9. hemp lip balm and aloe protective serum from The Body Shop
  10. wearing a cozy hoody
  11. "Christians can be sarcastic"
  12. driving to an errand (getting behind the wheel of a car without freaking out is still a huge victory, every time)
  13. a sale at Ikea on the tea lights I use by the basketful
  14. Action songs at house church 
  15. being with friends at house church