JULY 4th 2019

I love July 4th!  It represents to me not only freedom, but purpose and belonging and loyalty.  This nation, under God, is where I call home; where my family is, and where love is.  I love the history of the founding fathers, the dedication of brave men and women who sacrificed and fought and worked to make this county great.  I love the symbols that represent all these things that I love. 

Yesterday Autmn spent the day, and made me breakfast.  We both had things to do, so while we were working at our chores, I put several discs in the CD player, songs of tribute to America, music from Colonial Williamsburg, and songs honoring the 4th of July.  She rolled her eyes at me as I marched through the hall, singing Dixie and American the Beautiful.  But when asked, she didn’t want me to turn them off. 

When we drove out to the store, we bought a box of sparklers, which we stood in the driveway in broad daylight and waved them around.  So this morning, I was ready to celebrate!  I had the flags out, and the music on, and wonderful memories of stories and experiences to inspire me.  A picnic lunch with my family brought laughter and great food; then an afternoon and evening of pulling weeds on the hill (only me, I’m sure!!!) rounded out my day.  I’ll close it off by watching 4th of July movie countdown on the Hallmark Channel. 

However you spent your day, whoever you were with, whatever memories or experiences you had, I hope you took time to thank God for our great country, our amazing freedoms, and the love that surrounds our minds and hearts every single day.  Happy Birthday, America!  We love you!