August 18th 2010
Going to Gettsyburg was a neat experience. We had the opportunity of taking our day trip in order of the three battles which occurred there. It is so interesting to learn about military tactics of the 19th century. Definitely different then ours today.
In the afternoon we went to visit the Gettysburg Cemetery. I was able to read Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on the site which was definitely different than merely reading it from a textbook. As we walked the Cemetery it began to sprinkle, ending in a down right pour. I welcomed the rain for two reasons.. 1. It is very hot on the east coast it was refreshing to have a warm rain. AND 2. It added a level of reverence to the site.
How heartbreaking it was to walk the grounds and see numbers instead of names on tombs. Men who were never identified for the losses on both sides were too great. I was so grateful for their courage of Freedom, for both sides of this war were truly fighting for freedom. The words of Lincoln, "We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we do not all mean the same thing." No matter what "liberty" they were fighting for many thousands of men gave their lives so we may live in this free nation we cherish today.
*And she continues to live, Happily Ever After*
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