THURSDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 2014
Sunrise: 6:29 am
Sunset: 8:38 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
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August 7th is National Purple Heart Appreciation Day, dedicated to those service men and women who put their lives on the line and were awarded the Purple Heart for their bravery and sacrifice in combat. It’s a symbol of courage and dedication in the face of mortal danger. The Purple Heart is the oldest American military combat honor still in existence.The exact number of service members who have received the Purple Heart is unknown, but estimates place the number around 2 million with over 55,000 of those coming from operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Well done is better than well said.
Benjamin Franklin
My dad was a purple heart recipient. His medal lay in a box in his dresser for many years. It wasn’t something he ever talked about. It wasn’t till late in his life that he even mentioned some of the experiences he had while serving in WWII.
Today I’m honoring all those brave men and women in our Military Forces for all that they do for our country. I can never begin to say thank you enough for all they do. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
The pictures today are of what’s blooming here at my house. The flower boxes on the front porch have proven to be a delight this year and the Brown Eyed Susans are brilliant this time of year. I’m never sure if they are Black eyed or Brown eyed, but I call them brown.
The Mystery Flowers, a gift from my mom, are coming up once more. In the spring we get the leaves and then in August we get the flower without any leaves. I really don’t know another name for them at all. They are pictured below. If you know, maybe you’ll let me know. I tried to google it but came up with no results.
Isn’t all life a mystery, just like this plant?
I hope you all have a great day! Happy Thursday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
It is easy enough to be pleasant, When life flows by like a song. But the man worth while is the one who can smile, when everything goes dead wrong. For the test of the heart is troubled, And it always comes with the years. And the smiles that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through tears.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
I have counted at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for over a year and have now reached 1900 gifts. On my way to 2000. I'm not stopping, but will continue on counting. There is always, always something to be thankful for.
1922. for flowers that bloom in the summer
1923. for our military, especially Purple Heart recipients who we honor today
1924. for life, even if it is filled with mysteries
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT's
GOD BLESS YOU !
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Keep your head and your heart going in the right direction and you will not have to worry about your feet.
Anonymous
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
4 comments:
I like to see your posts to find out what special day it is. This is one well deserved tribute to those who fought our battles.
The lilies are so pretty. My mom had some of those and she called them "naked ladies". I have heard them called "surprise lilies" but I like her name the best!
What a wonderful tribute to those brave men and women who have earned the Purple Heart! (and your dad!)
The flower looks like a lily, but not sure what its official name might be. It would have been interesting to hear the story of your dad and his purple heart, but I think a lot of people who served in wars did what they knew they had to do and then wanted to try to forget about it when they returned home. What a honor though!
betty
My mother lost her husband in the Korean War. Roy Hollifield was his name (this was her first husband, she married my father a few years later.) One of my earliest memories is seeing her look at his Purple Heart and stroking the folded American flag. I visited his grave when I was older and was startled to see he had the same birthday as my Dad, only Roy was exactly one year older. He was not my Dad and I never knew him but I remember him.
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