On this day we took Brendan to the Welcome Home Heroes parade. It was a parade held in downtown St. Louis to honor the newly release Iraq war veterans. We prepared him before by explaining why we were going to this parade. What these soldiers had done for us, what they had sacrificed, and how they do what they do so we can be free to live the life that we live. He colored his own sign to bring with him for the parade, and was truly excited that morning. It was cold, and pretty windy, but it didn't matter. It was touching to see the reactions of the soldiers...thanking us for being there. When, in no way, could that even compare to what these remarkable people have done for us. Brendan could not comprehend the magnitude of what Ryan & I felt as we fought back tears through much of the parade. That's not to say that Brendan did not enjoy himself. By the end of the parade, he was a pro flag-waver and plastic hand clapper. He also thought the Clydesdales and clowns were pretty cool. Such a fun and memorable experience, so glad we could enjoy it together.
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