As the girls and I went to the store today to pick up stuff for hamburgers tonight, I couldn't help but feel gratitude for the country we live in. I listen to my ipod every time I go somewhere. And I was listening to music about America. The song that hit me the most is an instrumental song called, "A Movement for Rosa" which is about Rosa Parks. I played it at music camp many years ago at Utah State.
Today while out and about I decided to stop at the town cemetary. There was American flags on all the gravestones of those who had served our country. I explained what those meant, and told them they should be grateful to live in this country and that a lot of people work hard everyday to keep it a good land for us to live. After, Samantha took her time walking around looking at all the flags and stones. Tonight I grilled up some hamburgers while the girls played outside with a super soaker. Samantha said the blessing on the food, and in her prayer she said, "Thank you for all the flags, Father."
We are so privileged to have the freedoms that we have in this country. I think of 9-11, I think of firefighters, and soldiers, our founding fathers who gave their lives for the freedoms that we have, and all the people who make this country what it is. I have friends who are in the military, my father, my mother... It is close to my heart. I think of the kind people I encounter everyday who are just doing their best to do what is right and be good people. To me, that makes all the sacrifices worth it. All the servicemen and women that give their time, energy, and lives to making this country free for us. May their service not be in vain. In the world we live in, it can be hard to just be good, but what better way to show our gratitude for what we have than by doing just that. Of course there is more we can do, but what a good place to start.
I know I am proud to be an American. And I am proud of those who have given up so much. Have a good day, and remember what you have and who made that possible.
