We decided to take a little time to actually see what millions of people get on buses to see every year, in our own backyard. It is kind of sad that it takes visitors to get us out there, but hey-we work with what we've got!
Travis, Steven and our friend Lyn were visiting and we decided to go to Gettysburg. It is only a couple of hours away from our house. We left Cole home with his nurse. He had a seizure 35 minutes into our drive, but she did not want us to turn back. I was so grateful that I had someone who I trusted with him, and that she was competent enough to be able to just handle it and let us continue to enjoy our time together. I even tried out some new red lipstick for the occasion :)
Four Score and Seven Years Ago...8th grade history feels like it was that far in the past. There were a lot of things about Gettysburg that I had forgotten.
We got to see most of where all of the battles took place and an interesting cyclorama.
I had forgotten just how many people died during those three days. Some of these markers are for over 400 "unknown" soldiers.
Here is where Lincoln stood during his famous, under 2 minute, address.
Brothers!
Here is where the battle finally turned in favor of the North.
There were monuments everywhere. It was interesting to see that everything happened in a town and surrounding areas, not just one field. However, there were more people stuffed into a small space than the population of Rupert. It was a humbling experience that reminded me just how much I am proud to be an American. By the people, for the people, of the people.
We watched the sun set over the Potomac and even saw Marine One fly past.
The Jefferson Memorial is beautiful and reminded me once again how grateful I am for our Founding Fathers.
It was so much fun. I really hope that we keep playing tourist in our own town. Every once else comes to see this place and soak up the history, now we finally can join them!
