Hello Special People Well, what an important weekend we have ahead of us. Anzac Day, a day we all hold close to our hearts. It is a day where we take time to reflect on the bravery and courage shown by those who went to fight and of so many who lost their lives so that we have a free world to enjoy. Each year we read about the enormous amount of lives that were lost. I think about it, and I think how crazy it was.
These courageous people – men and women – not only fought for Australia, they were, in fact, part of the big scene in saving the World from the atrocities presented by people trying to take over the World. The Anzac story is something we must always remember and not let it fade away. It is important we continue to ensure our younger people know the real meaning, and they learn to appreciate what this important day represents.
We look at our grandchildren and know they do realise. They have been to many Anzac Parades and tell us stories of how it is a special lesson at school as Anzac Day approaches. John tells the stories of how his father and uncles fought, and I know Craig, their father, has stories of members of his family who, in fact, lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. So today, we join together to say thank you to all those who served, and let’s not forget those service people of today.
Many of these service people have had battle experience and are ever ready to don their uniforms and fight to keep the World at peace.
Another factor to remember in our prayers over the weekend is the number of animals that were lost in those early wars. Someone highlighted to me this week that we lost 8 million horses and donkeys. Some lost their lives in battle, while others through quarantine regulations of those days.
I remember this time last year while we were all in lockdown, standing at the top of our driveway with our candles and our mobile phone playing the last post. It was so moving with so many of our neighbours doing the same thing in the quiet of the morning as we watched the sunrise. Fortunately, this year our families and we will be able to join in showing our respect at the normal services.
We Remember Anzac Day
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
The weekend will give each of us time to reflect and acknowledge the blessings we enjoy as a result of Anzac Day. Until next week enjoy this gorgeous autumn weather.
Cheers Annette
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Annette French, I have been with Nutrimetics for 35 rewarding years. As a Presidential Director, I am proud to lead a vast team of incredible people.Proud mother of two and doting granny to 6 beautiful grandkidsDevoted wife to my loving husband of 52 years, John.An avid gardener and self-confessed flower lover. My greatest garden though has been in real life, nourishing and helping others to grow and achieve greatness.Would You Like To Know More About Nutrimetics?
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