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So teach us to number our days,
that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
Today is the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011, and many people around the world are hoping that this magical number will bring them good luck. In Las Vegas, of 3,200 applications for a marriage license for today have been filed – more than three times the normal number. One woman in New York plans on buying 11 lottery tickets that include the number 11. Twin girls in Wisconsin are celebrating their 11th birthday today with an “11” birthday cake and “11” birthday socks. Some restaurants are charging $11.11 for a meal, and casinos are geared up for an onslaught of gamblers who believe that this will be their lucky day.
This date is special for a much more important reason than just the numbers. Today we observe Veteran’s Day, instituted in memory of the World War I armistice that became reality on November 11, 1918 at 11:00 am. My father was a Navy veteran, having served 35 years in the Naval Reserves – seeing action during the Korean War, the Bay of Pigs and Vietnam. My father was very proud of his military service, and this weekend I will proudly wear his dog tags in honor of his life and service.
Whatever your expectations for 11-11-11, I hope that you will have a blessed and productive day. If you know a veteran or pass someone in military uniform, take a moment and thank them for their service. Because of them, we are free: free to live, love and worship as our heart dictates.
Prayer Needs for Today
To find Baby Lisa Irwin
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