<-- I know this is a really super long post, but I'd encourage you to read it. Its contents are really important to me - it's all about my experiences volunteering at the National World War II Memorial this past weekend. Please read on, and post a comment when you're finished. Thanks! -->
This past weekend has been filled with great upheavals of emotion for both the veterans, their families, and for me. I
Lovely post Heather, no matter how long it is. Consider me impressed!
I missed seeing all the events on TV, so this was an excellent summation, and probably better than anything that would have been broadcast anyway. You are so lucky to live where you do – I would have loved to do something like that! I’ve been to Washington before, and just standing within view of all the monuments gives me a great feeling of pride and thankfulness to all who have sacrificed something for my freedom.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post, and I have to say I felt a little teary myself reading the part about seeing the veterans stand up in the tent with you… …I can just picture it.
Thank you for posting such an excellent overview and reaction to the whole event… …I’m glad to have been able to read it. 🙂
Heather, what a great synopsis of your volunteer effort! Thank you for sharing your experiences with those of us far away!
Also as a side note – there are good walking shoes! They are called Dansko’s. I am on my feet 10 hours a day. They are the only shoes I will wear. Also, I had a daughter on a mission and I sent her a pair. Now every sister in the mission owns a pair. So yes, Dansko’s are the way to go.
Very nice!