This past weekend was Memorial Day. As much as I hate to admit it, I think I value the holiday more because I get to have more 'me' time than out of honor and support of veterans and current military service people... Isn't that selfish of me!?!?! It seems so superficial to say that, yet I wouldn't be authentic if I didn't speak honestly about it. Case in Point:
This past weekend, I spent more time sleeping than any other weekend I can remember! Tucker, Zack and I went out to the farm on Friday night with the intent of working on the crops a bit on Saturday, shooting, etc - but it was so hot!!! So, instead of joining the guys outside with the ammunitions, I stayed inside the dark, air-conditioned loft and dazed in and out of sleep while watching movies (BTW - Prince Caspian is still great!). Then, Sunday after church we came back home, ate lunch, and took another nap... THEN on Memorial Day Monday, we stayed at home, had a private cook out, then took (yes, it's true) ANOTHER NAP in the late afternoon! (I DID work on the house, doing chores and even a little bit of yard work - but still...) I slept SO WELL and woke up so energized this morning!!!
...but what did I do between all those Zzzzs to honor those who have served and sacrificed for my freedom?!!? Zilch. Nada. Nothing.
I feel acutely kin to my generation of entitlement and self-absorbed existance today. That feels so ugly, and it's gotta change. I don't want that to be part of who I am.
This week, I need to find a way to honor others ahead of myself... any ideas? Help me out.
Rebecca Palmatier
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