Honoring Our Veterans

Having Veteran's Day off has been soooo nice. I've been able to relax, read, create this blog, and even sleep in!

However, I can't help but think about why today is so important. It honors the military servicemen and women who have given their dedication, time, and lives for the safety of our country. Originally, it celebrated the end of WWI in 1919, but now it recognizes ALL veterans.

I can't help but think of the people in our lives who have made a difference serving our country. Our friend Chris, who fought in Iraq and currently serves in the US Military, and our friend Katy's brother, who has just been deployed.

My grandfather served in the U.S. Navy for a number of years, and was stationed in Hawaii during the birth of my mother. He was an excellent pilot.

Grandparents and Charlie and I on wedding day!

Charlie's Grandmother Gen at our wedding in July

Charlie's grandmother also served in the U.S. Marines. She was stationed in North Carolina during WWII. Charlie's grandfather who passed away, was also a member of the Army, who was an engineer who fought in Iwojima and Okinawa.

Their story is incredibly romantic because they first met 3 weeks before his grandfather's deployment, but feel and love and wrote letters to one another for his entire deployment (Charlie's mother has most of their letters). When he returned, they married, and were husband and wife for over 50 years. It's a beautiful story and a true testament of love.

Happy Veteran's Day! May we all take time today to honor those who have served our country.