What an incredible day for the United State of America in celebration of its 250 birthday! I’m forever grateful for the wisdom of our foundling fathers, but most of all to God, for His tender mercy to our country. Our country was created on Christian principles and I truly believe that is why we have prospered.

I have attended and celebrated many July 4th celebrations over the course of my life. I remember the bicentennial celebration of our 200th birthday. I was 7 at the time. I also keenly recall the nations 225th birthday celebration. Our son was a toddler at the time and we all participated in a July 4th parade at the beach. There was one lady who dressed up as the Statue of Liberty. Such fun memories. In every celebration Americans join together to celebrate our freedom. Today’s celebration will be with neighbors.

Growing up we learned many patriotic songs in school. Those were the good ole days. I wonder if they still do that in public school? I loved the song God Bless America by Irving Berlin (copyright 1938) Surely you know it but if not, part of it it goes like this “God bless America, land that I love Stand beside her and guide her thru the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, to the ocean white with foam. God Bless America my home sweet home.” Have a wonderful July 4th. I came home for a short while to check on the dogs. Heading back out. Thank you Lord for watching over us and for our freedom. Everyone stay safe with the fireworks and the heat. “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

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