It is a day for celebration
for most of us.
We wave our flags
and grill our burgers
and wolf down our hot dogs.
We stand in line for dripping
ice cream cones
and we stare at the sky
in awe as fireworks
feed us a feast for our eyes.
We are free.
What a blessing to be free.
But that freedom comes at a cost.
A big cost.
I saw it every day when I worked at the VA.
I saw it every day when I worked at the VA.
I saw the sacrifices made
by men and women
to ensure our freedom.
So, take just a moment today
and whisper a
THANK YOU
to all those that fought for us
on this, and foreign, land.
Wing a prayer up
for those families left behind
when their sons and daughters,
husbands and wives,
gave their lives for all of us.
Say a prayer, too,
for all those who served
and whose lives are forever altered.
Prayers, too, for those in
ACTIVE SERVICE.
I am so in debt to all of you!
I will leave you with one of my
very favorite photos
of SweetCheeks.
This was taken on our dock
about 15 years ago when the
fireworks were
bursting in the air at our
house on the bay.
THAT is
I hope I never lose that
WONDER & AWE
and I hope I never lose
my appreciation for this
GREAT COUNTRY.
GOD BLESS THE USA!
For our 4th of July
I will be on
THE ISLAND
at
FERRY TALE COTTAGE
slaving away to make it
our own little
SAFE HAVEN.
What a blessing!
