On Memorial Day

So, our little adventure down here in South has its ups and downs. But in the end it's wonderful because we are so lucky to be doing it all together. It's Memorial Day, and in a way I think it's all about remembering those we've lost, but also remembering those we have, and how incredible it is that there is no hole in our lives where they are walking around now.
Today, I'm remembering my Poppy, and missing him. I'm also thinking about my Navy guy and all of my friends in the service, and hoping I won't have to miss them any time soon at all. Being married to a hot-uniform guy, I have to accept the reality of what it means to be in the military, and to keep in the back of my mind the idea that at some point he will likely be sent off for a long time, possibly to somewhere scary, and who knows what that means.
In truth, though, it's not just the sailors and soldiers whose presence doesn't come with a lifetime warranty. It's everyone. I say we take today to think about the ones we miss and how great it was when they were with us. And that we tip our metaphorical little hats to those who put so much on the line without any way to know where their lot may fall someday. And that we take a look around at all the people in our worlds, even- well, especially- the ones we see every day- even the ones who annoy the heck out of us sometimes. I say we take stock of those people, what they mean to us, and remember them, too.
Who do you miss today? Who do you have that you are thankful for? Who are the people that you want to remember? For me, I'll be very busy today. I'm lazy enough I probably won't call to say "I love you man", but you better believe I'm remembering all of you, my Peanuts. And no matter how obnoxious you are sometimes, today I'm thinking only good things.
Happy Memorial Day