Generations

“A generation goes, and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever.”
‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Next to the driveway for the farm is a Southern Red Oak tree. This oak tree is one of the oldest trees on the farm. It has survived storms, droughts, pests, and damage to its trunk and limbs.

I remember playing under and in this tree as a child. My granddad worked under this tree on farm projects and equipment repairs. It served as the afternoon shade during hot Mississippi summer days.

For generations this tree has been here, just like my family. For generations my family has owned, worked, and lived on this farm. Through bad times and good times, we have survived and thrived. Sacrifices were made and compromises found so our family and this farm land would continue to exist.

This Memorial Day, we think about those who sacrificed everything so we can live in a free country. For generations, this country has survived and thrived as the free country it is. By the grace of God and the sacrifices of generations, we are free. So this Memorial Day, let’s remember those who gave all for us so we can thrive. Thank you from #welcome2serenity and may God bless you all.

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