I feel like Memorial Day is a good time to pause and NOT write about myself. No matter how I feel today, it is better than anyone who lost his or her life in the midst of war. This holiday was originally recognized in the United States to remember the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. It was also originally called Decoration Day as it became tradition to put flowers (traditionally poppies) on the graves of fallen soldiers. After World War I, other fallen soldiers were included as well, and Memorial Day is a recognized Federal Holiday. Flags are lowered to half-staff until Noon to remember the fallen soldiers and then raised to full-staff by the living to remember to fight for liberty and justice. I actually just read today that for a few years now, there is a nationally recognized moment of silence at 3pm today, though I don't know what time zone. Probably Eastern Standard Time since that is where the Capital is?
Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates it! I do not celebrate religiously but I have always had family gatherings. When we were little we would do egg hunts. Even at home, the Easter Bunny would leave us Easter baskets and eggs and if my sister or I had trouble finding them, my parents would somehow have directions from the Easter Bunny and be able to help guide us so no eggs were missed.
No family gathering this year though. My mom began feeling the side-effects of her chemo three days after the treatment and since her family lives about an hour away, we'll be missing it this year. I have to say, of all the holidays to miss, I guess Easter isn't so bad, but it is always nice to see family, so to everyone else who will be gathering, I wish you a wonderful holiday. For those of you not celebrating Easter, I just hope you have a wonderful day! And for those of you with endometriosis, I wish you a day of health, love and support!
