Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 238

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Family, Gardening, Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

“God has Blessed America by sending us His Son…”
-Butch Richardson

 

“My country ‘‘tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing: Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims’ pride, from every mountain side let freedom ring.”
-Samuel Francis Smith

“No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.”
-General Douglas MacArthur

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
-President John F. Kennedy

“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:3‬ ‭

“The patriot’s blood is the seed of Freedom’s tree.”
-Thomas Campbell

“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”
-Unknown

 
Sister love!

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭

Bold Awakening Daylily

“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.”
-Franklin D.Roosevelt

Tropical Hibiscus

“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, that gave that right to me.”
-Lee Greenwood

Tiger Ditch Daylily

“In dawns early light Christian soldiers arise, in any town USA; giving thanks for this right, for Him guarding our night, in God we trust another day.”
-Butch Richardson

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭14:34‬ ‭

“O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, Till all success be nobleness, And every gain divine!”
Katherine Lee Bates

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Comments

  2. Such a beautiful post where we can remember those who gave it their all. We remember and honor!

    Thank you for this…

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  5. Yes, thank you Pam, beautiful thoughts, words and photos…”I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free, and I won’t forget the men that died and gave that right to me…” We will be playing Lee Greenwood’s song and singing along this weekend, a family tradition! Ella Mae and Emma are delightful! Happy Memorial Day!
    Jenna

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  8. A wonderful post Pam! The quotes & pics are outstanding. Ella Mae & Emma Kennedy are so cute in their matching outfits. Memorial Day honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice is so significant because their bravery allows us to live in a free nation enjoying our faith, family and friends. Your tablescapes & flowers are gorgeous! Hope you have a great Memorial Day! Clara ❤️??

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  9. So nice to visit with you today, sweet friend. Little Ella and Emma are growing so fast! Just adorable! Have a wonderful Memorial Day!

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  10. My favorite time of the week… Coming over and reading your Sunday post! <3 Lovely quotes, songs, and Butch’s quotes. Blessings to you on this Sunday and Memorial Day weekend. Long may our country stand tall, proud, and free!

    Hugs,
    Barb 🙂

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  11. A beautiful post. We surely need to pray for our country and its leaders. The grands are adorable. Can’t believe how big Emma is – must be fertilizing her! Have a blessed weekend and Memorial Day.

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  12. What a lovely tribute to our fallen…..we shall never forget…God Bless America!
    Thank you Pam and Butch for remembering too. And your little grands are so precious reminding us of what our service people fought and died for. Our freedom, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness….
    I pledge Allegiance to the flag
    of the United States of America
    and to the Republic for which it stands,
    one nation under God, indivisible,
    with Liberty and Justice for all.

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  15. Pam your flowers are beautiful. your adorable granddaughters are gorgeous. Have a nice week-end.
    Marion

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  16. Today, dear friends Pam and Butch, this post has moved me to tears.
    All quotes are excellent, they are a manifestation of principles that reach the soul.
     Today have been in Spain the votes to the Mayors, the Autonomous Communities and the European Community.
    In Spain there is little left of the religious feelings, at least within the politicians, and little by little some parties close to the Venezuela style want to turn us upside down.
    I have great esteem the courage to openly declare these marvelous feelings that today gives us your message of love, patriotism, and religiosity without complexes.
    Always my great admiration to the American people.
    The girls … beautiful.
    A big hug, Dolores

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  17. What an absolutely beautiful tribute to Memorial Day and that for which it stands. You do have a way of doing things just the right way. Your little ones are precious.

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  18. How humbling to remember the too-young men and women who gave their lives that we might
    enjoy the freedoms and privileges of being American. Let us prayerfully cherish and honor in
    vigilance the sacrifices they made for the principles upon which our Nation has been founded.
    You and Butch have expressed the significance of the day so beautifully in words and pictures.
    The tablescape says it all….. “long may she wave.” Ella Mae and Emma are the sweet whipped cream on top of this Memorial Day tribute. Many thanks for your generous sharing.

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  21. Pam, at the close of Memorial Day weekend, your shots are a vivid reminder of what these days have been all about.

    I needed to be here this evening. Bless you …

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