{palette}

Pinterest has become a fun hobby for me lately. I have seen some beautiful palettes created from photos...so I thought I would give it a try myself. Here are some of the palettes that I have come up with. 

{heroism}

Today is the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It marks the day when our country went to war, when boys became men, when girls became women, men became heroes, and the world was changed. Everyday, I am so grateful to live in this free nation. It is not perfect, but I firmly believe it is the best that fallible man can create and govern. I am honored to support my husband as he serves, and glad to be able to raise my son here in this land of heroes. 


"Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue" ~ Admiral Chester Nimitz, when speaking of the Marines at Iwo Jima


According to the dictionary, a hero is: "a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities." This is one of the things I pray for my son most, that he would be a man of action, not of cheap words, and he would be courageous. It is good to have such examples of that is this great country. 

{legacy}

I often wonder what is the first impression others have of me. Is it good? Is it nice? Are people glad when I enter the room or glad when I leave it? 


When Princess Grace Kelly died, James Stewart gave this eulogy: "You know, I just love Grace Kelly. Not because she was a princess, not because she was an actress, not because she was my friend, but because she was just about the nicest lady I ever met. Grace brought into my life as she brought into yours, a soft, warm light every time I saw her, and every time I saw her was a holiday of its own."


I think that is one of the sweetest things someone could say about another person. I want to be that sort of person. 


I hope your holiday season is filled to the brim with blessings and joy.