Independence Day

This was supposed to go up a month ago…technology does not always work the way we would like it to. So here it is a tad bit late 🙂

Today is one of my favorite holidays. Sure it was always nice when it landed on a weekday but Saturday works too 🙂

Independence Day is a day filled with history, USA pride, family, cookouts, celebrations. Everyone celebrates differently. Some are snobs and don’t think today is a big deal (yes I know that was a smidge harsh but we are going with it). Then there are those who are on the lake…all day. Some sit by their grill surrounded by family eating food, laughing, and playing games. Some are working.

Usually, I am in the group of grilling, games, and family time. This year looks a little different. This morning I am working then I am going to my parent’s place but they won’t be there…I am dog sitting for them. They are celebrating with my brother in South Dakota. Yes, I am a little hurt I won’t be grilling with them today, I am sad there won’t be games and family time but I do get to spend some time with two beautiful silly dogs 🙂 Tonight I am going down to the lake to watch the fireworks or sit on my porch and read a book. I haven’t decided yet…

Our founding fathers may have made some mistakes. They may have done things differently than what we would do today. BUT you have to admit, they did a pretty awesome job setting the footwork for this country. There is an audiobook type…ok Adventures in Odyssey: Star-Spangled stories. This is audio I use to listen to when I was younger. It resonates in my head probably more than is healthy. There are 2 stories. “The Day Independence Came” and “By Dawn’s Early Light.” They talk about the revolution and the day the US’s Anthem was written. It brings a realism to what the anthem says. It brings perspective and remembrance to our founding fathers and the citizens of that time. Those who gave their lives, their heart, and their time so we could be here today. How super cool is that???

I remember these stories sticking with me when I was younger and how I am so appreciative of them to this day. Of course, there were other adventures in odyssey stories I listened to as well but this one is probably my favorite.

Happy Independence Day! God Bless.