The Lady of the Flag

The Lady of the Flag

With this being Memorial Day weekend, I thought this cross stitch would be highly appropriate to post.  This is a Mirabilia pattern and one of my favorites.  Mirabilia has another pattern that goes along with this one but I haven't worked it up yet, just this one.  It is my favorite of the two and I really enjoyed working this one up.

I would like to take a moment to thank the brave men and women who have fought for our country to preserve our freedoms.  Without your sacrifice we would not be free.  My family has a long line of military service.  From an uncle who survived the Baatan Death March and later died in a Japanese POW camp to a grandfather who was a Colonel in the Air Force.  My dad and uncle did brother duty on nuclear submarines.  My little brother served in Iraq.  And countless other family members who have stood up to fight for our country and all the good that it stands for.  I thank you.

This cross stitch is in tribute to you.  Liberty, is worth every ounce of blood that has been spilled.  A sacrifice not to be taken lightly.  May we all take a few moments this Memorial Day to honor those men and women who have fallen in the line of duty.  And may we all have a peaceful, and reflective day when not only do we remember and honor those who have fought for our freedom, but we also honor our family members who have passed on before us.  May we all feel a measure of their spirit and comfort as we find peace in the knowledge that they are on the other side doing a great and marvelous work themselves, and one day we will be reunited with them in joy and love.