Labor Day

I tend to make fun of Labor Day. Since I have a husband who works for the Government, it's holidays like this, Colombus Day, Civil Rights Day, etc that we tend to look at as a free day, but don't really celebrate. Today I started to think about why we even have Labor Day. From a historical standpoint it was created by the unions as a day for their workers to have the day off. This was in the 1800's when people didn't get days off, so I guess at that time it really was a treat. However, now it seems like nothing more than the symbolic end to summer. So I started to reflect on the people who labor for me, and thought if I wrote it down, it would help me appreciate them more. Who works for me, who makes my world work and makes it a better place to live? Who works for my spiritual well being? Who works for my temproal well being? Who works for my child? There are lots of people here!
~ Nathan
First and foremost. He's the person who's work provides nearly everything temporal in my life. His work makes it possible for me to stay home and raise our child. Thanks Dear!
~ Our Bishop, Our Primary President, Our RS President
I know their work must be exhausting. I know their burden is heavy. I only hope I do my part to help them and lighten a portion of it.
~ My Mom
We're all grown (heck, her "baby" is 23) but she continues to work for us in every way imagineable.
~ My Daughters School Teacher
She's a brand new teacher with lots of kids. I'm sure she's got her work cut out for her.
~ Our Doctors
I tell you what, we've found ourselves a pretty good collection of these guys. We can't ever move....ever! I think losing our doctors would stress me out more than anything.
~ Friends and Neighbors
Wether it's watching our dog, tending our child or just being an ear to listen, it's all work and I appreciate it.

All this is not to mention the countless other people in the community who make our lives easier. Where would I be without the checkers at the grocery store or the employees at the library? What about the people who keep the grass mowed at the park or the person who will soon be plowing the snow off my street? Every person every where is involved in working or serving other people. I pledge to smile at them more and not take them for granted.
Happy Labor Day!