Thankful.... that's what I think of when I look at our flag, the United States of America. Whenever I sing it, a big lump gets stuck in my throat and my eyes well up with tears. I can't help it; it happens almost every single time. It also happens when I see our Veterans marching in parades passing by me; their stony faces hiding their memories though if I'm able to look closely their eyes are moist.
I relish the freedom that I have in this country and try to remember not to take it for granted. I am thankful for the opportunity to worship freely, to speak my mind without fear of arrest or punishment, to travel to any state in the US with complete freedom.... no permissions necessary. I also appreciate the more frivolous things of life, like having ice in my drink, having water fountains everywhere, splashing around in an array of spouting fountains.
Do we ever have to grow up?As we watch the celebrations of this Fourth of July, let's not forget what our Founding Fathers created nor all of the lives given sacrificially for the freedom of this country. Shout it from the mountain tops.... LET FREEDOM RING!
