Summer…Alas you are HERE! After relaxing on a friend’s sailboat over the glorious July 4th weekend; I could not help but think of (and be grateful for) ALL the many freedoms WE ALL and I am able to enjoy.
However, do we acknowledge these freedoms enough? Do we cherish them?
John Adams stated, “Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.” back in 1787.
I fear we have not remembered this…For our Independence Day has been reduced to BBQs and fireworks. If you ask a visitor to Washington DC during this week the WHATs and WHENs of July 4th and America’s independence – barely HALF offer any concrete or correct answers.
So ask I each of YOU…not just in July, but every month to remember – ALL our freedoms large and small were paid for by the blood, sweat and tears of those who came before us.
Wishing you peace, prosperity, health and continued Freedom to live your life as you see fit…and please add a daily dose of gratitude for those who sacrifice and those in the world who as you read this are fighting their own fight to gain theirs.