Two Years

My first thought was to leave this blog blank.  It would visually show how completely my life stopped two years ago today.  But life didn't stop for everyone, it has a way of moving on, and I have been pushed or pulled along with it.  At first Dave and I would look at each other almost everyday and ask, "Now what are we going to do?" 

The answers to our question came to us one by one.  Patriot Guard and Tribute to the Troops rode into our lives, Bell of Honor committee wanted our input, and a golf benefit that we could jump into with both feet are just a few.  If it were not for these, family, friends and many other organizations we could not be where we are today. 

Yesterday, many of the people who have been part of the answer gathered for us to be part of the presentation of the Honor and Remember flag.  A flag that was designed by another Gold Star father looking for a national symbol of a soldiers sacrifice. 

Like last year, we invited some people down to be part of our day.  Again, we were surprised by the outpouring of love that was gifted to us.  The firefighters and police officers were lining the street, so many PGR riders, friends and family waiting for us at the Soldiers Field Memorial, we were so grateful.  The last surprise was many of our TTTT family riding in at 1:00, coming down from the cities to be with us. 

After a chilly start to the day, the sun came out and the afternoon became perfect.  The program, not officially organized, was beautiful and fitting.  Pastor Shaw said a prayer.  Jane Belau, Poet Laureate, read a poem she had written about and for Curtis.  The Honor and Remember flag was presented by Jim and Craig, two men that mean so much to us. Finally, the pledge of allegiance was recited to Old Glory.  It was perfect.

I'm grateful to not leave this page blank.  It may have been what I was feeling two years ago, but with so many blessings in my life, this page is full.