The Mystic Chords of Memory

My nephew is currently serving in the Navy.

I miss him.

And I appreciate him especially today.

I've been overwhelmed with relentless swells of gratitude

these last several days.  

It is that season that we cannot help

but raise our hands and hearts

to our Father

in a chorus of infinite gratitude...

THE MYSTIC CHORDS OF MEMORY,

STRETCHING FROM

EVERY BATTLEFIELD

AND PATRIOT GRAVE

TO EVERY LIVING HEART…

SHOULD SWELL INTO A

MIGHTY CHORUS

OF REMEMBRANCE.

GRATITUDE AND REDEDICATION

ON THIS SOLEMN OCCASION.

~ Abraham Lincoln