For the last four years, Memorial Day has been more than just a long weekend…
May 26, 2008
Dudes!
(And dudettes. This is an equal opportunity blog after all.)\
I'm soooo excited. Every year at this time, Neil from Citizen of the Month has an internet "Christmahanukwanzaakah" concert. Bloggers sign up to sing, play, or hum a holiday ditty and post it on the internet for Neil to link to.IT IS ALL KINDS OF AWESOME and sooooo much fun to listen to. It's my first year participating and I think you should, too! GET THEE TO NEIL'S BLOG AND PUT YOUR SELECTION AND JOHN HANCOCK IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!
(And seriously? There are ALL levels of talent so none of that crap about how you aren't musical. I'm still waiting for someone to play the spoons, because THAT? Would rock.)
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Camille says:
There are a lot of people who don’t view the holiday as anything MORE than a long weekend. We’re thinking of you today…
Camilles last blog post..Let Me Tell You About the Time I Faced Death in a Pristine Bathroom
May 26th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
loralee says:
I was always aware of veterans and of family that had passed but it wasn’t so difficult or personal. Plus, his birthday is coming up, so the day just blows in general.
May 26th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Heidi says:
Thinking of you today….boy oh boy did you boys grow since last years pic…or maybe you shrunk
Heidis last blog post..Dead Head
May 26th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Chelle says:
We totally swung by to say “hey” to Bug when we were there yesterday - just wanted you to know we were thinking of him and you and your family.
May 26th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
witchypoo says:
You are in my heart.
witchypoos last blog post..Unsettled
May 26th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Kyle Johnson says:
Thinking of you guys!
May 26th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
rachel says:
Awe. *sniff*
Those pictures are wonderful.
rachels last blog post..Mouthwatering Monday: Monkey Bread
May 26th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Elizabeth says:
Thinking of you.
I also wanted to say that my son, Hunter, shares Matthew’s birthday (two years later, however). I will be thinking of you with a special place in my heart, this year.
Elizabeths last blog post..Pullin’ up
May 26th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Backpacking Dad says:
Sweet, dear heart.
Backpacking Dads last blog post..Nightmare
May 26th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Katie says:
Anything I think of to say sounds really stupid. . .
I always thought it was neat when families have a special picture they take the same place every year. But I am so sorry to see this one
I can’t believe you can even smile 
May 26th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Sarah says:
I never can say something appropriate at times like this, so I’ll leave it at..
Oh, honey…
Sarahs last blog post..Always, Always Inappropriate
May 26th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
4 says:
“Memorial day” is every day when you have lost a child; I know that all too well. But taking a special day, set aside to remember with the whole family is a brilliant way to honour the life of a loved one. And the smiles on your faces say that love still lives here, within your family. Bravo! Bravo!
4s last blog post..RELAY FOR LIFE- MAY 24TH
May 26th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Marilyn says:
Is it wrong that I’m jealous of your headstone? *sad smile* We went today too, brought some flowers to place (good thing we know where to look, headstone or no). I feel ya, girl. *hugs*
Marilyns last blog post..Where’d everybody go??
May 26th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Christine says:
You have to love the spunk in your boys…they keep Bug’s spunk alive.
At one point during BlogHer, when you least expect it and will never know, I am going think of your Bug while toasting and hugging and laughing and geeking out is reigning supreme, and silently send him some love.
Even if I don’t end up making it to BlogHer, or meet you at if I am there.
Christines last blog post..Into the light of the dark, black night
May 26th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Mom2four says:
{{HUGS}}
May 26th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Sharon says:
The pictures really tell a story… your boys are really growing! Hugs to you all…
Sharons last blog post..Memorial Day…
May 27th, 2008 at 6:08 am
andi says:
Hugs to you, my friend.
andis last blog post..Ah, retirement
May 27th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Teri says:
Sending you peaceful thoughts.
Teris last blog post..Showing you my backside
May 27th, 2008 at 9:41 am
lceel says:
The hardest thing a parent has to do is bury a child. We had a stillborn girl on December 10, 1980. There’s a hole in our lives where she should be. There always will be. As there will be in yours. My deepest sympathy.
lceels last blog post..What it’s like in MY mind
May 27th, 2008 at 9:44 am
180/360 says:
Sending my sincerest sympathy your way. **Hugs**
180/360s last blog post..Weekend Update: Will the Real 180 Please Stand Up?
May 27th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Gretchen says:
Big hugs from Minnesota!
Gretchens last blog post..All’s well, that ends well
May 27th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Kimberly says:
Thinking of you, sweetie.
xo
Kimberlys last blog post..The Cooking Curse
May 27th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Angella says:
I’m all teary. Love you!
Angellas last blog post..Even Superman Gets Tired
May 27th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
pgoodness says:
I wish i had perfect words, but alas, i don’t , so I will second the sentiments of “4″ from above me.
pgoodnesss last blog post..home again, home again
May 27th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Redneck Mommy says:
Here I thought we were the only ones who took photos in front of our son’s stone.
You have no idea how relieved I am to find out you do to.
Takes one crazy mom to know another.
Happy moving friend.
I’m thinking of you.
May 28th, 2008 at 11:36 am
She Likes Purple says:
Thinking of you and your family.
She Likes Purples last blog post..Life Is Short But Sweet For Certain
May 28th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Blazing Goddess says:
Those are some beautiful family photos.
Prayers and hugs to get you through the rough spots.
May 28th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Occidental Girl says:
Your photos are very sweet.
I can’t imagine living after losing a child. You’re so brave! Your family is lovely.
Occidental Girls last blog post..No Answers
May 28th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Amy says:
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family. You are brave…thanks for sharing them with us.
May 28th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
The Over-Thinker says:
Thinking of you, Loralee. God that must be tough.
The Over-Thinkers last blog post..There are Winners, there are Losers and there are people who enter contests for Chocolate Tea, Cupcakes and Books about Ugly Food
May 28th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Melanie at Beanpaste says:
You’re a brave, beautiful family. Here’s to your Bug.
Melanie at Beanpastes last blog post..This Post Brought To You By My Mother And Her Enormous Hoard of Blackmail Material
May 30th, 2008 at 8:01 pm