Happy Birthday, America!

Hey, everyone!

This weekend here in the United States of America is a very special holiday weekend! I look forward to it every single year with eager anticipation! I love the cookouts, picnics, visiting friends and family, warm weather, bright sunshine, blue skies, and breathing in the fresh air! The day just gets better and better as camp fires are lit, friends and family gather around for the weenie roasts and to make s'mores and then the awesome fireworks display! But Independence Day is so MUCH more than that!
I love this country and the principles it was founded on. I am grateful to every single soldier who has and continues to give their all to protect and serve this country! Every man and woman in uniform has my utmost respect and to me each is a TRUE HERO! Thank you to the veterans, those who now serve and to the families who embrace their loved ones with tearful goodbyes hoping it's for now and not forever so that soldier can fulfill their commitment to this country to protect our land and to keep us safe and FREE! Freedom is definitely not FREE!

Jesus Christ has also laid down His life for freedom, but it's a different kind than the freedom Americans enjoy today! This freedom is for anyone in the whole world who will believe it with all of their heart.
THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME; BECAUSE THE LORD HATH ANNOINTED ME TO PREACH GOOD TIDINGS UNTO THE MEEK; HE HATH SENT ME TO BIND UP THE BROKENHEARTED, TO PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES, AND THE OPENING OF THE PRISON TO THEM THAT ARE BOUND; ISAIAH 61:1

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD INDIVISIBLE WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday, America! Enjoy the celebrations and have a safe weekend! Remember why we are safe and free and thank those responsible!

Hugs,