A Belated 4th of July Greeting!
I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! My family and I relaxed by the pool in the morning and then went to a friend’s house in the afternoon where we had a great meal and enjoyed lively conversation. We were also able to watch several “home grown” fireworks shows that entertained the masses!
It wasn’t until the next day that I asked myself what the 4th of July really means. Wikipedia defines it as, “Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.”
What sometimes gets lost is how we achieved our independence. Without going into a long, drawn out history lesson, our freedom was made possible by the hardworking men and women who fought and won our independence from Great Britain. So, I associate the 4th of July with our soldiers that allow us to live our lives the way we choose to. Give thanks to the soldiers in our ranks. I’d rather live in the United States with all of our “problems” as opposed to living in Kabul, dodging sniper fire as I travel to the well to fetch dirty water.
What does the 4th of July mean to you?