Greetings! \u00a0Today, I would like to share some thoughts as to what the Memorial Day Holiday means to me. \u00a0First, we are so grateful for the countless blessings that we have! \u00a0The liberties that we enjoy everyday must not be taken for granted. \u00a0For this, I am so grateful! \u00a0It is easy at times to forget how and why we have these liberties. \u00a0Liberties that allow us to speak freely, to travel freely, to express our opinion freely, to elect officials….you get what I am trying to say.<\/p>\n
These liberties for us Americans did not just “happen”. \u00a0There was many sacrifices along the way to make sure that our land was truly the “land of liberty”. \u00a0This holiday weekend, aside from resting, traveling, cooking out or just “hanging”, take a moment to reflect on the men and women that paid the ultimate price for these freedoms and liberties. \u00a0From before the birth of our great nation, many men, women and children sacrificed much to be the pioneers of our great nation. \u00a0Once here, they paid the ultimate price to give birth to the United States. \u00a0From then on, our nation has been tested. \u00a0Tested in many conflicts and wars. \u00a0But the resiliency of our tight woven culture and ideals has always prevailed.<\/p>\n
Today as we celebrate the start of the Memorial Day weekend, I would like to thank all the brave men and women which have made the enjoyment of our lives possible. \u00a0We remember and honor the great sacrifice that many of them paid for our freedom. \u00a0“Thank you!”<\/p>\n
We also express our sincere gratitude to the extended families of these heroes that prevailed through their hard loss. \u00a0Let us celebrate their lives by making a difference in the lives of others. \u00a0To that end, if you know a family of a service man or woman \u00a0that has served our great country, pay homage and respect in a humble way. \u00a0A sincere simple “thank you” is all it takes.<\/p>\n
At the same time, there are many Veterans that have served in the past that may be in need of help and\/or assistance. \u00a0Take time to look behind the scenes and facilitate assistance through private or public assistance programs. \u00a0I recently read where a very important benefit available to our Veterans is only utilized 2 to 5 percent of the time. \u00a0This benefit is called the Veterans Administration (VA) Aid and Attendance benefit for Veterans that have served our country. \u00a0This benefit could offer and facilitate companionship, assistance with activities of daily living, light housekeeping and overall senior care assistance. \u00a0I think this is a great option for our Veterans who have done so much for us! \u00a0As our Veterans age, this benefit could be a God send! \u00a0The www.preferhome.com website has much information about this underutilized benefit.<\/p>\n
Have a great Memorial Day weekend and may God bless all our families and may God bless the United States of America!<\/p>\n
Until next time……<\/p>\n
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