The Journey

For the last several years, I have been looking for a way to keep the true meaning of the Christmas Sesaon from being forced out by the busyness and commercialization of this Season.

My plan this year is to find a video that focuses in on an aspect of Christmas of which I need to be reminded. After the video, I wanted to write a thought or two and a plan of action for the day.

So I invite you on this journey with me. I am going to try and do this each day during the week - hopefully I will be able to keep this pace.

Monday, December 20, 2010

5 Days Until Christmas

In grateful memory of First Lieutenant Bass Redd who died in service of his Country in the European Area, December 11th, 1944. He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live, and grow, and increase its blessings. freedom lives, and through it, he lives. - in a way that humbles the undertakings of most men. Signed - Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Those words are inscribed on one of the most precious items I have in my office. It is encased along with the flag that draped my grandfather's coffin. He along with thousands of others, paid the ultimate price so that we may have the freedoms to enjoy a Christmas Season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdEFaOoSBsw

Today, I just wanted to stop all the shopping, parties, and frenzied activities and thank those who have given and serving this country, defending and providing the freedoms we enjoy here in America.

May God Bless You and Keep You Safe. You are not forgotten. You are missed.
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