To Those Who Make America the USA

One thing I noticed very quickly about Lake City is that they honor their veterans and all who serve. I was in town around the fourth of July they lined the lake edge with American flags. They have a statue down near the lake about a local hero and they have a memorial for veterans who have and are serving.

Now it is September 11. Being in a town that honors those who mean so much and have done so much for this country is a great reminder for us to also be honorable and thankful for all who serve. Not just those in the military branches but also those who serve the counties. Those who serve the community by sharing God’s love and word. Those who serve the community by keeping the children safe, and those who teach them the way of right and wrong and how to live.  Those who serve to fight fires, those who serve to catch those who cause trouble and those who serve to save others medically. Those who serve every day doing the things we never think about need doing, the garbage collection, the wifi connections, the electricity line repairs, the telephone line repairs, the gas line checks, the safety inspections (even if they do annoy us with all the rules 😉 ) and many more who make this country able to run the way it does.

September 11 is the day we all remember those who served their community and country. Those who risked their lives for others. Those who helped the children who lost their families find love and a safe place. Those who cleaned up the mess. Those who have been risking their lives since to keep our country from facing something that tragic again. Those who have been spending days and nights behind desks and screens, those who have been spending days and nights in distant countries away from their families and friends.

For those who serve and help and work days and nights. For those who are away from their families and friends in different countries, states and counties. I am praying for you all, I am keeping you on my mind and I am thanking you. All of you are amazing and wonderful and loved. Thank you for all of your work and help and constant watch over all of us who are living our lives in this great country. 

To you who give me freedom and hope and someone to
thank and love, this day is about you.
Thank you.