This year marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. If you don't know, VE day is "Victory in Europe" day.  75 years ago this May, the Allies of WWII accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender.  It was because of this, that this beautiful woman that you see here to the right became free.  Free from multiple years in a German Labor Camp. Free to come to the United States. Free to pursue happiness.  

It is because of the men and women who fought in our military that my aunt was able to be free.  It's because of men like my dad, a WWII US Navy Veteran and my uncle, WWII Army Veteran, that my family came to be.  My aunt and uncle came to the United States to build a life. Her sister - my mother -  soon followed.  Here, my mom met my dad and well... the rest is history as they would say!  My mom and dad have since passed, but my aunt is now 99 and going strong. She is Covid-positive, yet remains a shining light for me on how 'life isn't what happens to us, it's how we react."

This Memorial Day, I am raising money in support of Veterans Yoga Project. This is dedicated to my dad an my uncle. Thank you!  Thank you for freeing my aunt. Thank you for touching the many lives who became free because of your sacrifice and willingness to fight for freedom.

Love you and miss you both!