Memorial Day - Sharing Our Legacy | Laura's Little House Tips

::Memorial Day – Sharing Our Legacy::

The word {memorial} points to legacy. Heritage. Love. Memories. Time.

May 26, 2014 will be a day designed to be used in preserving the memory of a person {persons}. Of course it’s a time to honor to those who’ve served our country and were lost to us in their sacrifice of serving.

But, many people also observe it as a day to memorialize anyone who has passed away. This picture (above) is my grandfather. I never knew him but I have the few memories and facts handed down to me from my parents and I take pride in knowing he was a good man.

As in any special day, the depth of meaning and the extent that the treasure is valued is solely based on the heart celebrating.

(That’s you & I and we can make the day as meaningful as we want!)

{Again, my grandfather with his lovely bride from Ireland.}

The legacy of our loved ones is by definition, anything handed down from the past.

Our society is ever surging forward; with the advancement of technology we are able to accomplish more – the result is often a calendar of tasks that can make our heads whirl. It is not characteristic to pause, referencing the past. With tender care we can pull on a legacy – escort it to our present – and rehearse that connection in our own way.

{my maternal grandmother – I love her smile!}

When those we share a connection with have passed away, it’s part of our heritage to enjoy their memory! Entrusting that memory, whether in the form of stories – photographs – or lineage – with our children and friends is an honor to them as well.

{I can feel the love in my grandparents’ gazes!}

I look forward to setting aside the clamor of all I need to get to and spending time with the memories of my loved ones. It really is a holiday of the heart!

{my maternal grandparents were hard working farmers}

It’s a paradox actually.

It’s a paradox that we can do something so very good for our own souls with such simplicity. My grandmother (above) hugged me so tight sometimes I thought I’d stop breathing if she didn’t cut it short! And every single time I think of that or share it with someone it makes me so happy – and I’m connected with that legacy once again. It’s as easy as that!