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Happy Independence Day!

bratsjourney | July 04, 2007 16:56

This morning I was speaking with my son over the phone and wished him a Happy 4th of July.  He corrected me and said, "Mom, it's Independence Day!  Why doesn't anyone say that anymore?"  This is coming from my son who has served as a Marine for 4+ years.  I told him it was probably because most of us can't spell Independence ...and if I misspelled it just now, I've made my point.  If my daughters are reading this, I have not forgotten you and you will be hearing from me shortly.

However, it is true, this is America's Independence Day.  Of course, when I hear this, I think of Will Smith's movie fighting aliens.  Altohough it could also be that Will Smith's character reminds me of my son. 

I guess what I'm trying to say is Thank You to all the men and women who serve in all branches of military for keeping America safe and free.  Some men and women have served the ultimate sacrafice and are no long among the living leaving their families to miss them terribly.

I spent a few hours today volunteering at our church's July Freedom Celebration.  This is free of charge to all that come.  It was hot outside, however, it was so wonderful to see people all over the community with their children having fun in the sun with food, games, music, snow cones, cotton candy, and all.  It was great to see all the volunteers working in the heat serving the community and as our senior pastor  says, "Being Jesus with skin on".  I have to say, I had it easy.  I worked the food pantry and we handed out popscicles.  Our sitting area was shaded by the building and the breeze made it bearable. 

I hope you all had a safe and fun 4th of ... oops, sorry ... Independence Day.  Enjoy the fireworks and stay safe.

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