Trey wanted so badly to go to the “Yes Sir” parade today prompted by an invite from his grandma Mikki. Although Mike and I could have knocked out a lot on our “honey do” list today, we honored Trey wishes and are very happy we did. My little brother, a Navy man himself was going to be walking in today’s Veteran's Day Parade, this just added to the excitement Trey felt in his anticipation of driving to the parade this morning.
When Uncle Jeff rounded the corner of Central and Camelback, Trey’s face lit up. Jeff waved for Trey to run out to the middle of the street so that he could give him a big hug. As you can imagine, this little gesture was huge to Trey. If this is possible for Trey to feel, he seemed have a sense of pride for his Uncle Jeff. But I have to admit the sweetest part of the day was when Grandma Linda ran out in the middle of the parade route with Emma in her matching “dress blues” just like her daddy ,so that Jeff could give his baby girl a kiss. The crowd all “ahhhhhed” in unison and were as touched as we were to see the solider and his daughter in this tender act of affection on this emotional day for our country…a representation of all our men and women leave behind to serve.
We all wore our red, white and blue and embraced today with honor and respect for my brother, brother-in-law, father, father-in-law, cousins and all the other great Americans who fight for our freedom…we were all reminded that Freedom Doesn’t Come Free. Thank you Trey for insisting we spend today together, honoring our hometown hero’s...the things a 4 year old can teach you.
2 comments:
That is such a great post. Jeff and his baby look so cute in there outfits together. Love ya Lexi
I am typing this message through huge emotional tears. What a great Veterans Day. We are so proud of our family...each and everyone! Love, Uncle Jay and Aunt Barb
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