We Are American!

Thank You God that my parents raised me to have a patriotic spirit! I love being an American. I am blessed and proud to be an American. I say all of this while sitting on our back deck surrounded by the clamor of the very near and the distant fireworks on this day—this glorious day marking our forefathers who died so we would know FREEDOM.

Of course, the animal lover in me aches for the dogs howling and those driven with fear from the man-made thunderstorm. And for the bitty babies and their parents who wish this day would hurry and end. The "bombs bursting in air" from all directions seems never-ending and quite overwhelming. But I must proclaim how grateful I am that I have no fear as many across the oceans. I am safe in the harbor of our home knowing these are not bombs and gunshots seeking harm.

I am thankful to live in America, Father! I am blessed You placed my family and me here. So…BLAST AWAY all you celebrating folk! Light up the night with colorful blooms of explosion. Throw thunder my way so that my heart skips a beat! Scatter fear without concern in our animals—pets and beasts. Do what you must for this short time for WE ARE FREE! We are independent. WE ARE, by the grace of God, AMERICANS! Have mercy, Father!