I remember
you who I did not know.
Brothers,
cousins, fathers, uncles of my ancestors, sent to serve your countries in the
name of world freedom in the early years of the 20th century.
Sent to those
dreadful places, at the very edge of hell, that we would have the gift of
peace, not deserved, but given.
You faced
what you did not know. You would have
been alone, except for you and God in some of those moments. The fear of
separation from those you loved and the gnawing dread of those at home waiting.
Though I did
not know, I remember.
The fate that
meant that my grandfathers were not able to serve in war, was also the same
fate that meant you did not come back from war, and changed the course of
history forever.
I remember.
And you,
young relative. I remember you as you are sent to serve for Queen and country
far from home. Your God goes before you and behind you. Best of all Your friend
Jesus walks with you.
He remembers.
Linking with Lisa-Jo Baker and friends for Five Minute Friday
What a beautiful tribute!
ReplyDeleteAch! This is awesome! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh, If everyone who is serving, has served, will served could read it. This is just very moving... I had to read it twice. So lovely.
Thank you.