memorial day … 05.26.08

happy memorial day!  that is what some people may say on this day.  normally people look forward to this day as a day of beach and barbeque.  i raise my hand as one who often does.  yesterday in church as i thought about memorial day, i began to think in terms of memories.  past memories both good and bad.  its amazing how the bad memories flood my memory bank.  those memories tend to rise to the top of the charts real quickly.  amazing!  on this day, may you think of those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom.  if i think about them it helps me take my mind off me.  i wonder what it is like for those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty.  on this day, my prayers go out to all the heroes and their families who paid or is paying the ultimate price.  god bless you all! THANK YOU!!!!

class of ‘08 … 05.25.08

today we recognized our graduates – the class of ‘08 in church.  we gave them their props because so many teens today do not graduate from high school.  many drop out for various reasons.  we gave each graduate a photo album with class of ‘08 on the cover.  this time of year must be sad for some parents who had great hopes and dreams for their teenager.  they feel the pain of disappointment.  this is a time of rejoicing for some while a time of sadness for others.  if you know of a family who is feeling the pain of such, be an encouragement to them.  let them know that it is the teen’s choice and not theirs.  speak hope into their lives. this is not the end of the world.  many successful people today did not finish high school.  who knows!