Remembrance Sunday in My City

.
Memorial Day is a time set aside for remembering.

I will confess that I often forget to remember. That may sound like an oxymoron, but it isn't really.

I find myself guilty of allowing Memorial Day to be just another day off work - - - a great day of rest from a busy schedule.

But it is so much more.

This morning in church, we built a flower arrangement of remembrance.


First those who served in the military were invited to come forward and place a rose in the vase. Others came forward to place a rose in remembrance of family members who gave their all in service to our country.

They were followed by people who placed a rose in honor of a family member currently serving our country.

I was proud to place a rose in honor of my nephew, David Birky, who pilots a Coast Guard rescue helicopter in Sitka, Alsaka.


Those who are actively serving in law enforcement were the next to place roses.


And finally, those who had lost a loved one this year and those who lead a nursing home ministry and have lost people in the past year rounded out the roses in the vase.

What a precious reminder of those who have gone before, paving the way.

And what a great way to honor those who still serve to ensure our liberty.

Remember, your freedom is not free.

Joining Unknown Mami
For Sundays in my City.

Today my city is Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

.