In the afternoon on Memorial Day I decided to take the kids to the cemetery and explain to them why we have Memorial Day. They loved that we flew our American Flag and that there were Flags lining the streets, but they didn't understand why. As we pulled into the Cemetery with our flowers they were a little confused. We found Grandma Shelton's grave and I explained that Memorial Day was the special day given to us to remember those that have passed on. It was also to remember all the soldiers that lost their lives so we can live in such a beautiful safe place. They liked looking at Grandma Shelton's headstone, and putting the flowers by it. Then Preston found my Great Grandma Lilla right next to her, completely by accident. It was neat that both Grandma's headstones were right next to each other. It is a small world we live in somedays.
I think I will make visiting the cemetery on Memorial Day a new tradition for our family. Knowing where we came from always helps us remember who we are.
