November 11th

November 11th is a day we commemorate in our home.  Significant for different reasons, and culminating in who Mommy and Daddy are today.

Back in the mid 1970's, Daddy served in the U.S. Navy.  It was a time, when the country was in turmoil and very divided, similar to today.  Daddy took his responsibility very seriously and considered it his duty to serve with honor.  Daddy is a veteran and November 11 is Veteran's Day.

On Friday, November 11th, 1983 Mommy lost her sight.  She had her last eye surgery that day and when she woke up it was dark.  In a strange way she feels that it is the day she really started seeing.  Seeing the real world and what matters.

Duty, honor, responsibility, strength, hope and endurance all describe November 11th.  Where would we be without it?  The reasons for its significance are different, but they come together sometimes.

Last year while flying home from New York, Mommy and Daddy experienced such an occasion.  Sun setting, the plane flew over the majestic Statue of Liberty.  The scene was spectacular, better then any cinematographer could have created.  Full of awe, Daddy explained it to Mommy with vivid detail.  His enthusiasm added a new dimension, one of extreme pride.  Mommy felt it was better then seeing it with her own eyes.

Sharing this with someone you love made it so much better and profound.

November 11th is a day we remember.