~:[CH9 - Day 146]:~ Reflect

~:[CH9 - Day 146]:~ Reflect

It's a day where we remember those who gave so much for the freedoms that we have, yet we don't always see our responsibility to protect what they gave their lives for. We live in a land of the free,  but we also live in a land with laws. We have another group who is also sacrificing so much so that our health can be protected. They deal with the threat in their daily lives of being exposed and having to sacrifice their own personal comforts to protect the ones they love. I understand that we are used to going out and enjoying our freedoms, but there also comes a point where we sacrifice that to protect  those around us. As restrictions get start to get loosened up, I hope that people can enjoy a more normal routine responsibly, listening to the guidelines set forth. We've all sacrificed so much by staying in for so long, but it all goes to waste if we don't have the self control to follow those guidelines set. In the view of some, it might be "losing our freedoms," but even if I have to temporarily give up some of those freedoms, I'm don't want to risk the life of someone else around me. To be honest, today was one of those tougher days as I just wanted to get away, but then I also remembered that I can withstand this for all those who have sacrificed so much more. After finishing up dinner, I felt better as I realized that I had a roof over my head, the ability to make a home-cooked meal, and good health. I'm not sure how much longer all this will go on, but I know that as much as I dislike these restrictions and guidelines, I'll abide by them as long as it helps protect those around me. It's a small sacrifice compared to all those who sacrificed so I can have the freedoms I enjoy today.