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September 11, 2015

May We Never Forget

As time moves on and we get older, there is a new generation coming up under us that were born after the year 2001. They will never remember exactly where they were the moment they got the news. They will never remember the sting of losing someone dear. They do not have the shared history of those of us who do remember the fateful day of 9/11/2001.

This is not the post you think it is. I am not writing to say that we need to remember to carry our baggage and pain. I am not stirring nationalism or pride. And believe me, I am not trying to forget what happened either.

May we never forget. May we never turn our eyes. May we hold tightly to the dear values that brought us through that time. Today, take a moment to remember. Share a GOOD story from one that you lost. Share a GOOD memory from one that laid down their life. Remember the flags, the police, the firefighters, the national guard, the military and more that rose to the occasion as heroes. REMEMBER!

Never forget! It’s the least we can do for the price that was paid that day. Simply remember.

And as you do, also remember the day when all of Congress held hands and prayed. Remember how the flags were draped over buildings and rubble with honor instead of burned and desecrated. Remember when our military were celebrated for their valor. Remember.

Then point your eyes to those who are terrorized today around our world and instead of turning a deaf ear or looking away or even as some horrid people have done in kicking refugees when they are down, let our patriotism rise and let us pray for a nation, our leaders, the world and allow GOD to speak into us how we could get involved in helping others this day in memoriam for those who gave so much!

Remember!

Thank you to all who served on 9/11/2001. Thank you to everyone who serves today.

And now I pray, “thank you, LORD for allowing me to live in this great nation called America. May I never forget the great responsibility you have given me in this land of opportunity. And LORD, be with all who have lost both before and today. I will remember you, LORD. Remember mercy, today.”

Amen.

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June 15, 2007

The Passing of Greatness…

candle

Quietly they often go and no one really notices until they are gone. True legacy is never noticed or valued until greatness has passed.

Last night and this morning, greatness passed our way. She was a sojourner, a mother, a supporter, a traveler, an author, a rock and a contributor to one of the greatest ministries our world has known.

Ruth Graham

Ruth Bell Graham passed away last night. There’s nothing much more that I wish to say on it. I am sad today. I know that we need to keep Billy Graham in our prayers and recognize his loss and pain. One of my heroes of the faith is experiencing loss today. Let’s remember what they have all done for us.

Mrs. Graham, we will miss you. Billy, our prayers are with you. Lord, guide us on, Amen.

Please visit the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s website to see the entire Memorial. (CLICK HERE)

“I will not wish thee riches nor the glow of greatness, but that wherever thou go, some weary heart shall gladden at thy smile, or shadowed life know sunshine for awhile. And so thy path shall be a track of light, like angels’ footsteps passing through”

-Author Unknown

And today, church. Let us pray as greatness like angels’ footsteps have just passed through.

With condolences to the family,

dustin hedrick

Remembering Dr. King

Dr. King

I HAD to take a moment to bow the head today, so to speak as we remember Dr. King this week. I read the daily thought from Charity Focus, which I am including here below. I also included my comment that I added to their site. Friends, few people have ever affected me in my search and quest for the radically balanced heart I have found in the Tapestry. Dr. King is one of the ones on that list with Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu (Just an aside; I got to hear Archbishop Tutu speak at American University, in 2004), Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Abraham Lincoln. These often humble revolutionaries were not quiet and I believe that their legacy deserves remembrance. May we never forget from whence we came!

the Charity Focus’ Post:

January 16, 2007

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”
–Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK’s Influence On You:
Almost 40 years after his death, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision continue to provide hope and inspiration to the world. Marian Wright Edelman — activist and winner of the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism — offers reflections on her mentor’s life and message based on their friendship. In this article, Edelman lends insight into King’s definition of service, and encourages readers to celebrate the yearly American holiday as “a day on, not a day off,” using his birthday to come together for community service and action. [more]

Be The Change:
As a part of a special report on Martin Luther King Jr., CNN asked readers what impact his words and actions had on him. Read select responses and add your own reflection. [more]

My Comment:

Legacy is an interesting thing. It’s the act of leaving something behind when you yourself, must go on. It’s the knowledge that you, yourself may never get the benefit of the finished work, yet still continuing the work for those that come after you. It’s the desire to see your descendents, both genetic and not exceed your present status. It’s the dream that drives the visionary to continue when the mountain seems too high, the journey seems too long and the way too treacherous. It’s the award that no living man ever receives.

Legacy is the climax, crowning touch, finale, finish, height, payoff, peak, pinnacle, summit, and zenith of the often un-thanked yet fondly remembered. Legacy gives no pats on the back to the still living, yet is the greatest Eulogy of the recently past.

No artist has been fully appreciated in their own time.

May we leave a legacy. May we see the art in our existence though other men only see rubbish.

Just some thoughts as we remember Dr. King.

Thank you Dr. King for DREAMING. May we dream a bit today as we think of you. May we go and see over the mountains in our own lives. Thank you!

dhedrick

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And as we continue to forge along this journey, I want to remind us to dream, imagine and have fun this year as we cross the mountains and enter the other side of our vision; “a community of faith lived daily in the Presence of GOD and connected openly with others.” I eagerly await the times that we go up to worship the Lord with joyful shouts and dancing.

Take a moment right now to listen to one of Dr. King’s messages. (CLICK HERE)

Oh GOD, may we dream and anticipate! Bring on the expectation!

AMEN!

Have a great week Tapestry!

Blessings!

dustinhedrick

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May We Never Forget

The Passing of Greatness…

“I will not wish thee riches nor the glow of greatness, but that wherever thou go, some weary heart shall gladden at thy smile, or shadowed life know sunshine for awhile. And so thy path shall be a track of light, like angels’ footsteps passing through”

Remembering Dr. King