I am proud to be an American. I am thankful to be an American. And on Wednesday, July 4, I will celebrate being an American. America is not perfect — but I don’t think it was ever set up to be so. This country was established on ideals such as courage and freedom and equality, but imperfect people founded this …
In Others’ Words: Thinking about Freedom
As we celebrate the 4th of July today, I’m always thankful for the freedom we share as Americans. And I’m also thankful for those military men and women — past, present, and future — who defend our freedom. [ctt template=”8″ link=”6tg74″ via=”yes” ]In Others\’ Words: Thinking about Freedom http://wp.me/p63waO-2mU #4thofjuly #quotes [/ctt]
In Others’ Words: Defining Love of Country
I know the exact moment I became a patriot. My husband was in the U.S. Air Force and “Uncle Sam” sent us to Turkey for two years. At that time, “us” included my husband, me, our five-year-old son, two-year-old daughter, and three-month old daughter. Yes, the move overseas was quite the experience — and that’s another blog post. Our first 4th …
Celebrating the 4th of July
It’s the 4th of July — a day of celebration and a time to be thankful for our country. As you enjoy time with friends and family, please remember our military men and women — and their families. For some, this is a day of laughter, relaxation, even thanksgiving … and for others, this is a more solemn day of …