Wednesday 11 November 2009

'Lest we forget'
























Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world.

Last night, we watched a tidbit documentary on the rise and fall of Adolf Hilter, his Nazi party, as well as the SS. Hitler had visions to use his totalitarian regime to conquer the world; and to subjugate anyone or any group not in his favour!

This documentary continued late into the night, and the truth of the attrocities are finally being brought to bittid light. Actual footage taken at the time, in black and white coverage, exposed the horrid findings and cruel acts.

Today, November 11th, Remembrance Day, we are remembering and honouring all those courageous men and women of all nations, who valiantly fought and gave of their lives to preserve our Democracies and our Freedoms.

My Dad was active in World War 2; and he chose not to discuss with me about his involvement, in any tid way, shape, or form. I remember as a child, I wanted to know; because I was curious about the history; inasmuch, as we were not being taught much of World Wars 1 & 2 in school. Save that he shared, it was a matter of survival; and the choice was simple: either 'kill or be killed'. Thus, as a Norwegian, he was always 'ready, willing, and able', to attempt to be successful in any and all of the operations, he was involved in. To disrupt the enemy plans and defeat them.

All I can say, is 'good on my Dad and all the others who did the same!' Alas, our older family members have since passed away; and by and large, our family knows very little bittidz of what really took place. That being said, today is, indeed, an extra special day to say 'Thank you to all those, who took part to give us all and future generations a better life'.

I spent a good bit of today going through old photo albums; and in a way, I wish I had persisted more with my tidbitz questions. Lots of pictures; but no dates, no write ups, no nothing. Actually I did continue to be inquisitive; but my Dad was firm with his resolve, saying he would have none of it. My Mum was also involved to a lesser extent; however, she was 'Mum' as well.

Tidbit - "Lest we Forget'. May we never ever forget to honour and remember all those who fought; and fight even now for our freedom!

Bittid - Take a stand for what you know to be just and right. 'Fence sitting' achieves nothing.

In today's world, we need to be all the more, equipped with the full armour of God.

"Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins
with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be
able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. And take the
helmut of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
(Ephesians 6: 14-17)

If you wish, you can refer to 'Remembrance Day' as per my November 11/08 post for a bit of background. May we never take Freedom for tid granted!

We also Pray for the Holy Spirit to provide us all with Understanding, Wisdom, Guidance, Grace, and Blessings.

Good Night, Peace, and God Bless.

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