Remembrance Sunday

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to say thank you to all our service men and women past and present who have humbly served our country and our countries in the commonwealth. It takes a lot of courage to risk your life to save others.

On Saturday 9th November, the BBC broadcasted the Festival of Remembrance on BBC 1 at 8pm in the evening from the Royal Albert Hall in London. My husband and I watched it and there were moments of tears from me as I was so overwhelmed by the dedication, care and love amongst other things that people who have served our country past and present have done. Their stories will live in our hearts forever.

I also had questions as I don't know a lot about rankings within each armed force, nor do I know a lot about the traditions within the festival of remembrance. But my husband does know so shared with me as the festival took place of what each part meant and more. He has family that have served in the armed forces.

I come from a long line of farmers (on my dad's side) and I don't know anything about my mum's family tree so I am not certain if I have any relatives that have served in the armed forces. But if I find that I do, I will forever cherish their memory.

We live in a world where there is many a conflict. I pray that those serving in the armed forces for those respective countries/nations will know God's love, comfort and peace and that there will be world peace amongst all nations across the world.

'At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.'

In 2013, 5 young ladies performed 'The Call (No Need to Say Goodbye)' at the Festival of Remembrance. Each of these ladies has a parent who are currently serving in the armed forces. It is a beautiful song, and I always shed a tear when I hear it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUlvdzf1FNc&list=PLkQGoDivLA_8kSL49WFO5FF3i2rncAO82&index=2