This 4th was bitter sweet for me. Rick, Shelby, and Ricky headed to my moms on the first leg of our move to Florida. Why the kids went is for another post. This post is about missing them terribly. Taylor and I were alone for the first time.
I love modern technology that allowed us to see pictures of each others activities, phone calls wherever were were, and TV to watch amazing fireworks, and our favorite movies. We are so blessed to be able to look for work wherever it might be, and to have the freedom to move. We can drive from state to state and enjoy this great country.
A friend of mine posted this amazing quote on her Facebook page and I have to share it!
" It will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more." ........John Adams July 2, 1776
As a homeschooling mom I get so excited when I find the origination of things. My 15 year old daughter asked once who's idea was it to have fireworks on the 4th.
I am a bit emotional. We try very hard to let our children know just how blessed they are to live in such an amazing country. To have FREEDOM. Freedom is unique. It fits into our Heavenly Father's plan for us. To be able to choose who and what we become. To make choices, and live with the consequences.
Our great nation is doing that very thing right now. The country as a whole elected someone who promised to "take care of things for us". We wanted to give our freedoms away. Now we are paying the price for those choices.
God Bless America!
