As I woke this morning, a bit reluctantly given the grey sky and the prospect of another day in lockdown, I had a momentary 'sorry for myself' feeling.
Then I remembered that today is the 11th day of the 11th month, and Armistice Day. The day on which the guns fell silent in the First World War.
I compared my lot with to all those who actually gave their lives not only in two world wars but in so many conflicts before and since. This also applies to all who have suffered and died through the results of warfare. This is nothing by comparison.
In grateful thanks to all who have given their lives in the service of our country I'm posting a link to a very old recording of the Evening Hymn and Last Post, with some images of the memorials in France to the fallen of World War 1.
If you can, please give it a view, in remembrance. This isn't the newest or clearest recording available but it's one which personally means quite a lot to me.
My husband has printed out a poppy and put it in the window and we will be standing on our doorstep at 11.00 for the 2 mins silence. I will be thinking about my dad(died 3yrs ago aged 96) and my 2 uncles - all fortunate to survive.
Special day too for us as our Remembrance Day baby is 3, born just 3 months after my dad died. He brings us such joy as does his six month old baby brother.
So muddled at the moment and forgot to mention my father in law who died in 1981. He was an RAF padre who spent most of WWW 2 out in the countries in the areas around Middle East. Hubby has his journals up till 1942-either they were destroyed or he gave up. He was a very special person and wish I had had the chance to get to know him better.
Good post Callendersgal and a lovely piece of music too, the goose pimples are still up on my legs and arms. Bugles/trumpets in the right hands are a beautiful sound. Thanks for sharing.
Hi wiserlady, I suppose I'm really lucky that, for a lot of the time I actually enjoy grey winter days (I know, I know.... I'm probably in a very tiny minority of people! 🤣). But it's true that generally, the greyness of short winter days can have a really negative impact on wellbeing.
I heard on TV this morning that lots of people are putting up their Christmas decorations early to cheer themselves up.
I live in a tiny apartment so don't go in much for the traditional sorts of decorations. A tree would swamp us entirely, so I usually compensate with lots of lights and candles and I have two rather lovely nativity scenes, of very different types, one of which was handmade by my sister. But once they are out, Christmas has arrived for me.
It's a shame this year to miss out on Christmas markets, shopping and all the things which, for me, make Christmas enjoyable, but I'm quite adaptable. I've spent several Christmases on my own in the past, and have learned that, fun though it is to celebrate, it's not the end of the world when you can't.
Do you have plans for the Christmas season?
Thank you Sue, a very well said post and excellent video to commemorate. My grandad was in the Boar War, a member of the British Raj in India and also in the First World War, he was Army. My dad was in the Royal Navy in the Second World War and my mum was a Welder.
Thank you🙏🌹
My father was a WWII veteran....miss him every day. Thinking of all men and women who have served and sacrificed....God bless them all.
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