Memorial Day 2014

This Memorial Day has left me a little more reflective than others have.  Just under a week ago my grandfather passed away and his funeral is tomorrow.  While I haven't had the best relationship with him in a long time, he is still a member of my family and I still care about him.  I hope that he has found some peace.  I know that he is with many loved ones, including my precious angel.  I know that he is now learning from his mistakes and is being given a chance to repent and make better choices.  I feel that Ethne is helping him do this.

I am trying to teach Mr. E to respect the cemetery and those who rest there, but it's hard to listen and to watch your feet when you are a busy little boy.  He will learn.  For now he gets to pick out flowers and take them to his sister, then run around some (while we try to stop him from running over headstones).






I still love that the cemetery puts up over 100 flags for veterans on this day of remembering.  They are so beautiful and the sound of them waving in the wind is calming and mesmerizing.

This tree was planted in the park next to the cemetery, by my family, for Ethne's 3 birthday, her first after the accident.  It continues to reach up to heaven and reminds us to do the same.  I hope that, no matter where I am, I can always remember this.  I hope that I can always honor those who have gone on before me by carrying on their legacy and can always be found reaching for heaven.