lest we forget

so as most of you will know , today is rememberence Sunday ,where we remember the sacrifice of our troops . 

im very lucky to have been able to go to France and see some of the battle fields, The Somme and Vimmy ridge in particular. this gives me a whole different perspective on just how devastating world war 1 was. it was a truly harrowing experience to see rows of people who died for my freedom way before even my parents where born. it truly ingrained in my heart just how true this quote is

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - john 15:13 

      

i think the quote and picture sum up how i feel today but i will leave you with a poem that i find truly beautiful

In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

lots of love 

lauren

xx