Forces, Freedoms, the Flag, Fireworks, Food, Fellowship, and Family

As we celebrate the 4th of July today I am reminded of my childhood experiences of going downtown to see the Fireworks, gathering with family to enjoy a cookout, and waving sparklers around trying to spell our names in the front yard. I hope that as you celebrate the day today you will take a moment to recognize and respect the Armed FORCES that protect our great country everyday. These men and women show great courage and do things to sacrifice for us that we will never fully understand- Thank You! Also take a moment to share with your kids what the 4th of July means- the signing of the Declaration of Independence which led to the Bill of Rights- because of this we are able to experience the FREEDOMS that we do today. As you celebrate our freedoms- remember to recognize and respect the FLAG- 50 stars for the 50 states and 13 stripes for the original 13 British Colonies that declared independence. As you Honor the Armed FORCES, Celebrate our FREEDOMS, Respect the FLAG, and watch the FIREWORKS-be sure to eat some good FOOD and enjoy some FELLOWSHIP with FAMILY! I have even included the words to America the Beautiful so that you can sing along together- O' Beautiful for Spacious Skies- For Amber Waves of Grain- For Purple Mountain Majesties Above the Fruited Plain- AMERICA- AMERICA- God Shed His Grace on Thee and Crown Thy Good with Brotherhood from Sea to Shining Sea.