Memorial

We finished planting soybeans on the 22nd.  Most of them have emerged and are looking good.  We finished sidedressing the corn this week, and the crop is off to a great start.

On Memorial day afternoon, rain was moving in, so I quit a little early and we decided to drive to Gridley and visit the cemetery.  We decided to make a road trip out of our drive, so we meandered through the country to see the sights on our way.  We checked the crops, found where people lived, and just enjoyed country that we don't see often.  We headed Southeast of Eureka, South of Secor, through Kappa, South of El Paso, South of Gridley, North up to Flanagan, through Flanagan, then back down to Gridley, stopping at the cemetery.  It was nearing dusk when we arrived at the cemetery, still sprinkling slightly, and there was only one other car there.  But we still visited the graves of family, friends, and ancestors, paying our respects.

We had our supper at Hardee's in El Paso at 8:30.  One of our neighbors from back home was in eating also, so we compared rainfall amounts.

On Memorial Day we remember those who gave their lives to insure the freedoms that we so much enjoy in America.  We also remember and appreciate the Christian soldiers of past generations whose steadfast faith and sacrifices preserved a heritage of faith for us to take advantage of and enjoy.

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
Psalm 6:5