If in England, I would adorn my lapel with a poppy looking similar to the above pictured. 11 November is fastly approaching...a time when we remember our current and fallen heroes in the many branches of military service. Were I going to church @ HTB in London, I would be rising with the congregation and be prompted to sing "God Save The Queen". I remember that first Remembrance Sunday that I spent in London in 2006 when we began singing this song. I wondered then, as I still do, if it is disloyal to my native country to sing said song. I know not. Regardless, this time of year in England was one of the times I was tangibly reminded of my living in another country. I adored it.
The story of the poppy is lengthy and meaningful, and I will not describe it here today. I will simply say that I deeply love this time of year, as it focuses on remembrance. What a deep blessing our memories are.
Today (and this week), I remember...the troops who enable freedom and allow for safety, my sweet time in London, and the Lord's love and faithfulness which are constant.
Remember.
cheers,
kb.
