Labor Day Laborers

Friday, September 02, 2011
Labor Day Laborers. This upcoming Monday is Labor Day. For many that means a long weekend filled with family time and relaxing. Maybe that includes a trip to the lake, a trip to a distant relative's house in another town, or even a trip to a horse show (some of my readers will get that…) Regardless, Labor Day means the same for so many – a rest from a year of hard work. But it doesn’t mean that for everyone.
In order for most of us to enjoy a day off on Labor Day, there are many who can’t have a day off. For example, if you are in need of a police officer’s assistance on the holiday they will be available. That morning, men and women all across this country will wake up and put on the badge, just as they would on any other day. They’ll be willing to risk their lives for you, even on Labor Day.
Firehouses all across this land will be full of men and women ready to run to your aide should the need arise. Though the calendar may say “holiday”, their service to the people of the communities in which they live knows no bounds. If you are in need, they’ll be en route. They don’t just serve when it’s convenient – they serve when they’re needed.
If you need medical attention, doctors and nurses, along with paramedics and EMTs will be going about their normal duties as if it’s only another Monday. Baby Morgan Summers will get the same care as each other day, as will my friend Mary. While Labor Day means rest for many, it only means another day of work and service for those who take care of us when we need them the most.
Thousands of miles from home there are thousands upon thousands of men and women who also won’t be getting the day off. They’ll wake up, put on the uniform that bears the flag of this great nation, and go to work preserving our freedom and keeping us safe. Their foot patrols, humvee patrols, air patrols, intelligence gathering, or any of the other countless missions carried out on a daily basis will continue, unfaltering, because that’s what it takes to keep us safe. They don’t claim to be heroes, just people doing their jobs. And for that I’m forever grateful.
So whatever the job they are doing on Labor Day, keep an eye out for those who aren’t enjoying a day off while we are. If you see a man or woman in uniform serving their community, thank them. I began a practice after 9/11/01 that I have continued until today, and that is to never miss a chance to thank a man or woman in military uniform for what they do for my country. I have just decided I’ll expand that to men and women in law enforcement, fire service, and EMT work as well. Join me in showing the “Labor Day laborers” just how much we notice and appreciate all that they are doing on that special “day of rest.”
PS: Keep the prayers coming! Marty, Jordan, and baby Morgan Summers still need our prayers in the coming days. Good news has been welcomed, and God has shown Himself faithful as we knew He would through it all. Continue to pray for Mary, as well. In both cases God is on His throne, no doubt!



That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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