Regardless of your political preference, if you're an American, you stand tall and proud and celebrate your freedom on Independence Day.
For most, and myself include, I've always resided in the land of the free, but for those who haven't, the mere thought of freedom sounds too good to be true. Can you imagine living in a country where you had no freedom of speech, or opinion? I would rather be dead.
Today and tomorrow, most days, especially nowadays, please God, bless America.
The real meaning of this day breaks ground for an entire new perspective and makes it even more meaningful.
While I was visiting a local shop the other day I couldn't help but overhear a gentlemen boast to the sales clerk about how he'd spent over one thousand dollars for fireworks. As I continued to shop, I thought to myself, I wonder if he celebrates his freedom, or simply has a fancy for explosions? Could have been either, I suppose, but I'm hoping the first over the latter.
I'm reminded each and every day how fortunate it is to live in a country that you can make a living from what you love, and wake up each morning knowing I'm free!
Freedom Rings...
For if even if you are poor with no money, but in America, you are indeed richer than you can imagine!
To those who fought for my freedom, I salute you and proudly say, "Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue!"
My crafty husband, best friend, is making the coolest cutting boards for me to offer at the shop. Each one is hand crafted from one-hundred year old wood that a dear carpenter friend shared with us. I'd like to thank Ted for this amazing oak. Thank you Ted. I can't help but ponder what that wood was doing one-hundred years ago? One thing for certain, if it could talk, it too would say, I'm proud to be born in America.
God Bless and Happy Independence Day!
Jill
