Memorial Day 2013

Memorial Day was a great day this year as always. While Ed and I were in San Antonio we missed the family Easter party and it was really hard. So I told myself I never wanted to miss a family gathering again. Even though it rains every Memorial Day and the wind blows and its so miserable. Why would we put ourselves through that and want to be there. Because its tradition. I have pictures of all of us when our kids were babies and we're all wrapped up in blankets at the state park on Memorial day. So its not like we had a lot of "great weather" Memorial Days. The ones its hard for, I think, are the sons and daughter in laws that didn't grow up having a BBQ in the wind and rain on Memorial Day. But its hard to explain why we do it. Its a 3 day weekend and a wonderful opportunity to take off on a great get-away but we don't because we would miss a day with all the family. And it gives us a great chance to think about our relatives who have passed away. We show our kids and grand kids the graves and tell the story about each relative that they didn't have the privilege of meeting on this earth. Their Grandpa, their cousin, their Aunt or Uncle. How else will they know about them? I hope our extended family understands how important this day is to us and will continue to come and join in as we celebrate the lives of family members who have passed away. And it gives us a great opportunity to be together as a family. I don't know how many of you know this but Grandpa Cox passed away right after Brian and Roni got married. And they were suppose to leave for their Hawaiian honeymoon the same time as Grandpa's funeral. Not only didn't they go but they didn't have insurance on their trip so they didn't get their money back. We tried to talk them into going anyway but they wouldn't. I have always thought that was such a kind and generous sacrifice for Dad. June 6th is Mom and Dad's 66th wedding Anniversary. What a great example they have been to all of us. I see so much of my Dad in his Grandsons. They are kind, and generous, honest and hard working men. We truely have been given a wonderful Legacy. Love you all!!