Are You Remembering?

Memorial Weekend is celebrated in America with

picnics,

family reunions,

camping trips,

cook-outs,

gatherings with friends,

yard work,

sleeping in

and anticipation for the summer ahead.

Through the years,

the time of remembrance has extended

to include any who have passed on

by visiting and decorating grave sites.

It's also celebrated with patriotic activities,

like ceremonies to honor our Veterans.

(Viet Nam War Memorial)

It's always hard to remember,

but we need to.

We must revisit the pain

to honor the fallen.

Sometimes the most life-changing remembrances are

celebrated with tears.

Tears can water the parched soul and bring healing,

or parch the soul as with bitter water.

In all your remembrances,

may your tears bear the peaceable fruit of righteousness.