Memorial Day Reflection

Even though it's another day of work on the dairy farm,

Memorial Day for us is always a  time

 for remembrance and thankfulness for the men and women 

who have given the ultimate sacrifice so that we have the

 freedom to farm and all the freedoms we Americans enjoy.

Ryan's Dad served in Japan during World War II.

 Fortunately for us, he did return home.

Although he  never talked about the war, 

we knew it was  a life changing experience from the way he 

loved us and shared his love of country.

We must never forget the sacrifices of those serving to protect our freedoms .

I'm grateful for this day of remembrance across our great nation.

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

Veteran's Day reminds us of the sacrifices being made

 today and in the past to provide the freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis.

I love this 1944 picture of Ryan's dad.

Bill and Bonnah Lyn were married in  Tyler,Texas 

before he was sent to Japan during World War II.

We can only imagine what he experienced as an ambulance driver and medic.

because he  never talked about the war when he returned  home.

I do know that we can never say thank-you enough to all those

 who served in past wars and those who are serving today.

I'm thankful for the  recognition given to all veterans on Veteran's Day

and 

to live in the United States.

                                                                God Bless America!

God Bless America

                                                                  
        Last night at 5:30p.m.  when I went to attend a committee meeting at the Benton County administration building, people were lined up outside in front of the building and across the parking lot  waiting to cast their vote. Even though the election officials have been talking about the large number of people that will be voting in this general election, seeing the number of people waiting to vote reminded me of how fortunate we are to live in such a great country. Even with our problems, America is Blessed!

                                                          My Country 'Tis of Thee

                                                            My Country, 'tis of thee,
                                                            Sweet Land of liberty,
                                                            of thee I sing:
                                                            Land where my fathers died,
                                                            Land of the pilgrims' pride,
                                                            From every mountainside,
                                                            Let freedom ring!

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

Patriotism is important to our dairy farm family.  Both of our fathers served during World War II and taught us much about love of country and how blessed we are as a nation.
I'm thankful for all the men and women who have served and are serving our country to protect the freedoms we enjoy daily and often take for granted. Veteran's Day is the perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the many sacrifices made by our service men and women.