April: Remembering Our Blessings, Even the Plaid Ones.

A Week of Remembrance, Recreation, and… Tartan?

Folks, it’s hard to believe another week is already upon us. Seems like just yesterday we were bracing for those early spring showers, and now we’re smack-dab in the middle of April, with a whole heap of… well, observances coming up. Some meaningful, some… let’s just say, a little different.

Now, I always believe it’s important to remember where we come from, to honor those who came before. This Monday, April 6th, marks Easter Monday for our Christian readers – a continuation of the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. A good, solid tradition, and a welcome sign of renewal. It’s also International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which… look, exercise is good for you, and peace is even better. Can't argue with that.

But then things get a little peculiar. Apparently, April 6th is also National Tartan Day. Tartan Day? Now, I’m all for celebrating our heritage, but I seem to recall plaid being more of a Scottish thing. Still, if it brings a bit of cheer, who am I to judge? A bit of color never hurt anyone.

Looking ahead to Tuesday, April 7th, we have World Health Day. A timely reminder to stay fit, eat your vegetables, and, frankly, be grateful for the advancements in modern medicine. We shouldn’t take our health for granted, not one bit. It’s also the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide, a somber but crucial occasion to reflect on the horrors of the past and pray such tragedies never happen again.

And the list keeps coming! Passover concludes, we’ll be honoring our former Prisoners of War, remembering the victims of terrible atrocities, and even celebrating the ingenuity of space flight. April is shaping up to be a busy month, folks. A busy month indeed.

There's a lot going on, a lot to remember, and frankly, a lot to keep track of. But amidst all the days of remembrance and celebration, let's not forget the simple things: faith, family, and a good, strong work ethic. That’s what really matters.