There's no relaxing 3 day weekend for farmers in my area this year. Actually, there rarely is a 3 day Memorial Day weekend for farms in my neck of the woods. We're usually still busy planting soybeans and dry beans. Unfortunately, this year we're still planting wheat and sugarbeets (we would have liked to be done with those by May 1!). You may want clear skies for your picnic or weekend at the lake, but we want clear skies so we can finish planting. Keep the rain away for another week please!
On Thursday, the kids and I got the cemetery ready for visitors. Conner mowed while Holly, Carrie and I put out the flags and markers.
Putting out the flags is something I used to do with my grandpa. It was always a good history lesson, to remember the names, and appreciate all who came before us. The cemetery we care for today is small, but we always manage to find something interesting on a gravestone every year. We try to find the "oldest" birthday, or the funniest Norwegian name.
I hope you enjoy some relaxation this weekend but also find the time to attend one of the Memorial Day services. Hearing the gun salute at the cemetery is always memorable. Make sure to find your own way to remember.
I hope you enjoy some relaxation this weekend but also find the time to attend one of the Memorial Day services. Hearing the gun salute at the cemetery is always memorable. Make sure to find your own way to remember.
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