This weekend is my favorite time of the whole year. I love barbecues, fireworks, parades, family and spending time outside. But mostly I love what it stands for.
In my early years my Dad served in the military. We lived back east surrounded by American History, and I loved it. We visited Washington DC, the tomb of the unknown solider, gettysburg, and more. My favorite books from a young age dealt with the Revolutionary War. I soaked it in.
In my heart is a deep love and respect for this country and those who founded it. I believe they were inspired by God. I believe that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are akin to Revelation. I believe that miracles happened to bring this country into existence.
When I see our flag waving and listen to "God Bless the USA" or "America, the Beautiful," I get misty-eyed. I am proud to be an American.
I know we have our problems. My heart yearns for us a nation to rise to the greatness that is within us. I hope that good things are in the future.
God Bless America!
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