red white and blue

well i'm a day late in posting this, but that's cause i was too busy enjoying my favorite holiday--the day where we celebrate our nation's independence!  but i did want to share a few thoughts i had while i pondered on why i love this holiday and this country so much...
-i am grateful for the constitution and the inspired men who established this nation
-i am grateful for the freedoms we enjoy because of it.  i can practice my religion without fear of persecution from the government.  i can vote and help decide who leads this country.  and a boat load of other great stuff
-i am grateful for the economy and the progressive attitude of this nation..a week ago i had anaphylactic shock and had to be rushed to the hospital.  it was scary, but i couldn't help but think how grateful i am for those paramedics and the fact that we have the medicine and availability to it that we do.  if it weren't for that medicine i'd be dead.
-i am grateful for the men and women who serve to keep this nation secure, and all the people who serve each other on a daily basis out of love and a desire to be good
"we are great because we are trying to be good" -senator mike lee (at the freedom festival patriotic service last sunday)

happy 4th, everybody!  god bless america.

peace+love