AMERICA

I LOVE the 4th of July and this country! There's nothing better than a good patriotic song either. This is one of my favorites: It's America by Rodney Atkins. These are just a few of my favorite lines describing America and I think it's perfect for today.
It's a high school prom

It's a Springsteen song It's a ride in a Chevrolet It's a man on the moon
And fireflies in June
and kids sellin' lemonade... It's cities
and farms it's open armsOne nation under God Its America...

Now we might not always get it right,
But there's nowhere else I'd rather build my life

It's a flag blowin' in the summer wind
Over some fallen hero's grave.
It's America...."

Happy 235th Birthday, America!

Sources: (in order of pictures used) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Verse of the day: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD..." Psalm 33:12

Memorial Day

Don’t forget to take some time today to remember and thank our troops and their families for the sacrifice they make for our safety and freedom every day! Is there anything more American than a hero in the armed forces? I don’t think so! We should never take for granted the freedoms we enjoy, and what it costs, because it isn’t free! I am especially thankful today for my friend CJ Stewart.

CJ is a member of the 101st Airborne Combat Medic, and was deployed to southern Afghanistan on May 11,2010. Not even a month after being in Afghanistan, he was badly injured and nearly lost his arm. It has now been close to a year ago since CJ was injured. He has had close to 40 surgeries total, and the progress he has made has been an awesome thing to watch! CJ has amazing parents who have been so supportive, and also have been so gracious in sharing their experience and keeping all of us updated throughout this difficult journey. They all have also used every opportunity to turn a bad situation into something positive, and into one that points to our Father. I have NO doubt that God chose CJ and his family for this difficult journey because He knew how they would respond. They have truly been an inspiration to me, to countless others, and ultimately to the Kingdom of God. CJ is TRULY one of my heroes and I am so thankful for him today! Thank you CJ!!!



CJ with his dad (Mr. Chuck) and his mom (Mrs. Robin)


Verse of the Day: "Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you may inherit a blessing." 1 Peter 3:9