“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV
Happy Sunday! Tomorrow we honor the fallen, those who fought to gain, and fought to protect that which we hold dear…freedom. Memorial Day is a somber occasion, a time to reflect, and a time to remember that freedom comes at great costs, and it is always under attack.
This needs no caption!
The sweet smell of southern magnolia tells us that summer is just around the corner. We’ve actually had a fairly pleasant spring. May often brings summer-like heat, but not this year. No complaints.
I think this is year 3 for our blueberries and finally I am hopeful that we might have a small harvest!
The girls threw a tea party last week and invited PJ as their only guest. EM and EK made all sorts of goodies. They had the best time, and I feel certain you will see highlights of the occasion in the near future!
Pam has done some really amazing things through the years using the red, white, and blue in so many ways! I am glad she loans me a few photos along the way. She is very creative with tablescapes and floral arrangements.
Squirrels are also creative in the manner they choose to hide acorns, except they sometimes forget where they deposited them. This can result in a willow oak sprouting in the middle of the flower garden!
Flag Day is coming up on June 14, but our flag flies in this spot most of the year.
It is neat when flowers provide the colors and beauty that perfectly commemorate special days like Memorial Day.
We have a beautiful country from sea to shining sea. Even here in northeast Alabama you can find purple mountain majesty and amber waves of grain!
Meanwhile back at the house, these two are welcome as long as they munch on white clover. We’ve not been able to get that message across however, so I am trying one of those repellants around garden areas that supposedly has a smell rabbits and other visitors are not fond of…we shall see! If the repellant doesn’t work I may call on Mr. McGregor to chase them away.
I chose this throwback (2017), because of it’s beauty and of course the flag. Hunter House in Madison, GA is a Queen Anne style, built in 1883.
Many of you will remember that Pam’s dad is a purple heart veteran. He was seriously wounded in Korea but is blessed, at 92, to be living at home and doing well. His old flag had taken a beating by weather and needed some attention. Our son took it into his care and then relocated it to the front of the house. Pam’s dad was so excited to have the flag flying for Memorial Day.
When patriotic visitors drop by on Saturday afternoon wearing red, white, and blue, there’s nothing else to do but give them a ride on a blue golf cart! They love for PJ to be their designated driver.
God created the rainbow and with it came His promise, never to destroy the earth again by a flood. He never breaks a promise, compromises truth, alters His purpose, or distorts His creation. Only humans do that.
This rainbow was very wide and lay so close to the horizon it appeared to have very little arch. Quite an unusual afternoon early last week.
”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”.
Hebrews 13:8
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Alice Genzlinger says
What a thoughtful post. The quotation you started this post with is one that I hope to be able to remember to quote it today. It makes me have goose pimples! THe grands attention to their grandparents is an example to how well they are reared. They are so precious in their red white and blue. Love Pams fathers flag update. Looking forward to the rest of the story of the tea party.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you dearest, Alice. Wishing you a blessed Memorial Day!
Pam
Patti Fralix says
A thoughtful and beautiful post, Butch. Happy Memorial Day to all there.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, my friend!
Pam
Rita C. says
What a gorgeous rainbow! Happy Memorial Day. May we all stand to be the men and women our soldiers deem worth fighting for!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Amen and thank you, Rita!
Pam
Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
We must always remember that freedom isn’t free, our military service members pay for it with their sacrifice and their courage.
The squirrels here plant oak trees all over, and we try to pull them up as soon as we see them in the flower beds. They have ‘hidden’ acorns in my husband’s shoes in the garage before, too.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Oh those squirrels and their hiding places!
Pam
Bobbie T says
What a lovely post. So thankful I serve a faithful God who is all you said and more. Have a blessed Memorial Day.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
He is faithful 🙏🏻 Thank you, Bobbie!
Pam
Clara says
A beautiful and thoughtful post indeed. There are no truer words than the ones that started this post. Memorial Day is so very important. I know Pam’s daddy is proud to have an updated flag by his grandson. That was meaningful to him and kind of Seth. The grands are so cute in their red, white and blue. Pam does have many wonderful talents and so do you. You make a great blogging team! Love the rainbow! Enjoy your long weekend! Clara ❤️
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Clara, you are a sweetheart! Thank you for always reading and commenting ♥️
Pam
Kris@Junkchiccottage says
Happy Memorial Day Pam and Butch. I love the saying of the unknown author. Beautiful. Love the first pic of the blue sky and beautiful white clouds. Oh my that screams summer is almost here. Have a beautiful weekend.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Kris!
Pam
Heritage Hall says
May we prove worthy of the sacrifices made to guarantee our peace and freedom.
Young lives, never fully realized, so that we might pursue our dreams…how humbling a thought. The sky photos, including the rainbow befit the day. The little ones in red/white/& blue do too…those little patriots do their Grandparents proud. Heartfelt thanks to Sweet Daddy for his service and to Seth for restoration of that singular, iconic flag. On this day of remembrance let us re-pledge ourselves to
its honor and the preservation of its spirit. A blessed Memorial Day.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Amen and Amen, Mary! A blessed Memorial Day wish for you!
Pam
Maristella says
Adorable and precious post. Great tribute to Memorial Day. God bless you and yours.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
I hope you are well, Maristella. I miss your posts.
Pam
barefootlilylady says
Butch, your Sunday posts are always a much anticipated source of beauty and inspiration. I love today’s patriotic emphasis. Yes, your wife Pam is uber-talented as a creator of amazing tablescapes – her red, white and blue ones are the best I’ve ever seen.
God bless America, and God bless you and your family.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Cindie, you are so very sweet. Thank you!! God bless America and God bless you and family!
Pam
Awakening Wonders says
Love this – “Memorial Day is a somber occasion, a time to reflect, and a time to remember that freedom comes at great costs, and it is always under attack.” Wishing you and your family a blessed week!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Mary!
Pam
broccoli45 says
Love those precious visitors. Happy celebration and remembering those who served Thank You all who served.
Marilyn,Joan and Marion
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Y’all are so sweet. Thank you Marilyn, Joan, and Marion!
creationsbycindyphotography.blogspot.com says
The grands are growing up too quickly. Happy Memorial Day to you and Butch. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Cindy!
Roxanne Bernard says
I love your Alabama purple mountains majesty and amber waves of grain, and that amazing rainbow. God’s beauty is everywhere.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Yes, it is! Thank you, Roxanne.
Nancy says
Happy Memorial Day! That rainbow was amazing and had to be remarkable to see it in person. Your purple mountains Majesty and amber waves of grain picture was a perfect tribute shot! I enjoyed seeing the littles… they are getting so big. Thank you so much for this beautiful post. Enjoy your Monday!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Nancy 🇺🇸
Pam
Dianne Sharpe says
A beautiful post for Memorial Day. One of your guests expressed it so well. We need to be worthy of such sacrifice. We can all try. Love that Seth took care of his grandfather’s flag. The grands are just that…grand! Such beauty both in photography and words. Happy Memorial Day.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Dianne. Blessings on this day!
Pam
Nellie says
Beautiful post and beautiful pictures, so enjoyed it. That last shot of the rainbow was just amazing…..breathtaking really. Never saw a rainbow like that. Thanks to all those who serve our country and defend our freedoms.
Blessings, Nellie
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Nellie!
Pam
the Painted Apron says
God bless the red white and blue! I love the quote in this post~ your grands steal the show as usual 🙂 Happy Memorial Day Pam & Butch!
Jenna
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks, Jenna 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Pam
Kay C says
As always, a beautiful post in word and picture. Always up lifting Thank you.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Kay!
Pam
Sherry M says
Today is the day we visit the National Cemetery in our historic town. Row upon row those white tombstones mark the remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice of freedom for which we will remain eternally grateful.
Thank you for this lovely post. It is extremely heart-warming. Thank you to your dad who is a living memorial and who reminds us to be joyful for those who made it home to thank again and again.
God bless your day. Thank you for the time you put into your beautiful meaningful blog.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Sherry, your sentiments are so moving. Thank you so much!
Pam
Nancy Ruegg says
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a rainbow like that, hovering on the horizon and spreading so far from left to right! God never ceases to surprise me–even at my age! Thank you for sharing the delight of your photography, Butch!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Nancy. Butch has a keen eye for God’s creation!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Pam
Kim says
Such beautiful pictures Butch! The grands are so precious dressed in their red, white, and blue in honor of your Memorial day. But that picture of the cloud formation ands the one of the rainbow – oh my. The blue hydrangeas are gorgeous and it is so cool that your son was able to relocate Pam’s dad’s flag in time for Memorial day. I hope you both had a lovely weekend!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Kim. I also love the cloud formations and rainbow!
Pam
Kari says
One word! Amazing! God Bless America and all those who have and are fighting to keep this country free…..grands are adorable …Blessings always
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Kari. You are a sweetheart!
Cheryl says
Wow! That rainbow is stunning! I have never seen one like it. I am so thankful for your last paragraph. SO true!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Cheryl. Blessings!
Pam
Michele Morin says
I could almost smell the magnolia!
SimplyCoffeeandJesus;ByPaula says
Butch & Pam, your photos are stunning. This is a very thoughtful and refreshing message.
Visiting today from Grace At Home 508 #52&53.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Paula!