Thanking those who serve others!

Hi Everyone! I'm back from a wonderful vacation, and am so appreciative to those who wrote posts for me while I was away.

Today is Memorial Day here in the United States. It's a day we remember the sacrifices of those who died for our freedom. For me, it's a day to reflect on all those who serve others, or who did while they were alive.

Each generation makes substantial changes. Hopefully, most of them are good. Each of us needs to do our part if we want the world to be a better place. We need to set the example we want others to see.

Some things you might consider doing this week- thank your relatives, friends, neighbors, co-workers, elected officials, service people, and anyone else you come in contact with who has helped you in some way. Make sure to be specific about what it is you are so appreciative of.
People crave praise, love, and feelings of worthiness. You can give smiles, hugs, words of gratitude, and if you do, you will be amazed at the way you feel inside afterward.

Today, I'd like to personally thank my entire family,friends, and relatives for all the sacrifices they make for me and others. You are all so appreciated and valued by me.

My sons Steven and Ian serve in the US Army, and I'm so aware of all their hard work. My mother-in law promotes peace, and helps battered women. She grows a wonderful garden and is an environmentalist, as is my step-daughter. My sister serves others as a Methodist minister and hospice chaplain. Her husband is a prison chaplain.

One of my cousins is a fabulous interpreter for the deaf, and her husband a pastor as well. My daughter is studying to become a pharmacist or something else in the medical field. She says she would like to find the cure or better help for fibromyalgia, which I have, and safer pain relievers and medications. One of my sons has just moved back to our town and is very helpful. Right now he is watching my yard sale so I can type this post.

I am blessed, and I'll bet you are too. Show others your gratitude today. You will be so glad you did! Happy Memorial Day and blessings to all who read this.