Dirgahayu Indonesia

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Indonesia Raya
The national anthem of the Republic of Indonesia.

Indonesia, tanah airku Tanah tumpah darahku Disanalah aku berdiri Jadi pandu Ibuku Indonesia, kebangsaanku Bangsa dan tanah airku Marilah kita berseru INDONESIA BERSATU! Hiduplah tanahku, hiduplah negeriku Bangsaku, rakyatku, semuanya Bangunlah jiwanya, bangunlah badannya Untuk Indonesia Raya Reff: Indonesia Raya Merdeka! Merdeka! Tanahku, negeriku, yang kucinta Indonesia Raya Merdeka! Merdeka! Hiduplah Indonesia Raya

Indonesia, our homeland Our birthplace Where we all arise To stand guard over this our Mother Indonesia, our nationality Our nation and homeland Come then let us all exclaim INDONESIA UNITED! Long live our land, long live our country Our nation, our people, and all Arise then its spirit, arise its bodies For Indonesia the Great Chorus: Indonesia the Great Independent and free! Our beloved homeland and country Indonesia the Great Independent and free! Long live Indonesia the Great

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Dirgahayu Indonesia-ku!

Jayalah bangsaku!

Diberkatilah negeriku!

Terima Kasih Pahlawanku, Pejuang 1945!

-MERDEKA-

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I am a proud family of 1945's heroes and I am a proud Indonesian!

Happy Independence Day, Indonesia

-August 17TH 1945-

xoxo,

Lindsay

(P.S I am posting it a day early, because it is already the 17TH in Indonesia)

Hero

"The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation" 

-C.S. Lewis-

I am currently reading the book, "Fearless" by Eric Blehm, it is a story of heroism, life, love for the country, family, struggling, what faith can do, hope in the middle of a crisis, and what one man could do to change the world. 

I am a sucker for military stories, history, heroism, any true stories, inspirational stories, hope and faith in the middle of a crisis. I love to read great stories about great people who deserve to be called a "HERO".

A hero for me is an ordinary person who did an extraordinary things in this world. A person who change other people's lives to a better one. A person who saved other people's lives. A person who is known because of their unselfish act, undying love, faithfulness and courageous action in their lifetime. I am very picky to call someone a hero, unless that person is a real hero. It takes sacrifice and unselfish act of love to put your life in front of other people so that they may live. It takes courage and faithfulness to do something to change other people's lives. It takes patient, love and hope to believe that there is something I could do more to help others and  not afraid to actually do it.

In this era, people use the word "hero" too generous and a lot of people get confused with that word because those who deserves that word do not get the appreciation they deserved or did not get recognized the way they should have been because of political reasons, confused society and lack of knowledge. Read more of their stories and you will realize what they sacrificed in a regular day just to saves, protects and serves us. I am not talking just about the military people, but also other law enforcement agencies. Yes, it is a job and they chose to work that specific job. But, they are real people just like you and I. They have hobbies, weakness and strength, family and friends. The difference is they are brave enough to work in that line of duty. 

Imagine if nobody wants to do it. Nobody is brave enough to sign the paper that prioritize other people above their own lives (and their loved ones). Somebody needs to do it, so that this world could be a better and safe place for our kids to enjoy. 

Many of those who died in war are very young and they left a lot of young lives behind, their children. It is important for these kids to understand that we, the citizens, appreciate their fathers and mothers sacrifices. Many of us do not even know their names, but for these children, they lost the one person that they loved the most so that you and I could live a better life. Please make sure that these children knows that you appreciate and proud of their parents.

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These heroes might be young, but they have offered and gave the best any human being could offer to another human being, their very own LIFE. It is not how we die that defined us as a human being, it is how we have lived our lives. Be a hero to someone today! Thank a hero today! Appreciate a hero today and do the same tomorrow, the next day and so on.

Who is your hero today? May it be your mom or dad, brother or sister, friend, teacher, or maybe he or she is a stranger to you but their unselfish act makes them a hero to yourself. The question is, have you told them that they are your hero and thank them? :)

My grandpa :)

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These are some of the websites to appreciates them:

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

http://helpingdisabledvets.com/

http://www.volunteer.va.gov/

https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBART

https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryDogs

http://www.supportingheroes.org/

http://www.firehero.org/

"The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example."

Benjamin Disraeli

xoxo,

Lindsay

Happy Memorial Day 2012

..HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY..

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Today,

Let's not forget those who died in combat,

Those who gave their lives for the price of freedom.

Let's remember their great lives,

Their ultimate sacrifice,

Their commitment,

So that we could enjoy our freedom.

Honor them,

Remember them.

Spare some time today to pray for the families and friends

of the fallen heroes.

They lost their loved ones,

so that we could have ours by our side.

Think and Thank a veteran

and those who are still serving in the Armed Forces, 

Not just today,

but

EVERYDAY!

Have a great Memorial Day Everyone.

These are some great books to buy and read today. I highly recommend these books because I have read them and I could not put them down.

Their courageous story, love for their country, loyalty, commitment and the ultimate sacrifices must be known and remembered.

NEVER FORGET

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http://www.lonesurvivor.net/

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http://www.sealofhonor.com/

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http://fearlessnavyseal.com

xoxo,

Lindsay

Happy Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. Service Members who died while in the military service. Today is the day!

As many Americans celebrate today with BBQ and run by the beach or getting some tanned by the pool. There are mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters who mourned for the lost of their family member. There are wife, husband and children who are paying the price of losing their loved one, for our freedom. As the old saying, "Freedom is not free." Indeed! But, not everyone understand the pain of losing someone to a war.

I am a military brat and am proud of it. Growing up in a Military family makes me understand the meaning of sacrifice, scar of war and the price we have to pay. Married to a military man, makes me experience it to a whole different level. I am a part of that, daily!

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So, today, as you enjoy your day off and grilling those yummy BBQ. Thank a Veteran today, thank their family. Remember the fallen heroes and honor them. Pray for the family who lost their loved one in a war, past and present. Pray for those who served and are serving in the US Armed Forces. Their sacrifice is more than you could ever imagine or understand, unless you are in their shoes (or in their family's).

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There was a moment when he was just born, 

and you cried with happiness.

There was a moment when he was drawing an airplane and said "I want to be a pilot," 

and you smiled.

There was a moment when he decided to join the Armed Forces 

and you were crying with pride.

There was a moment when you opened the door 

and there were officers with uniform standing there to informed you that..

he died fighting for your freedom,

And you are crying endlessly!

We feel your pain and we are praying for you. Your son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, father, mother are not forgotten. You are not forgotten too, family!

May God give them comfort and love as we, as a nation, celebrate today as a "Memorial Day" and they remember the memories they had with their loved ones.

In loving memory of our friend, Sgt. Jason Adam McLeod

Click on these websites to help veterans and their families:

Disabled American Veterans

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

http://www.volunteer.va.gov/