As the daughter of a Dad who served this country, was seriously wounded and fought major illness, I am very much aware of the price of our freedom. I was born and raised in these United States of America, lived in two states and traveled to many others. I have seen Blue Ridge Mountains, blue skies and bluegrass. I have seen people unite in times of tragedy and celebrate in times of triumph. I have seen parents weep over the loss of their children and children weep over the loss of their parents. I have seen families unite and families fall apart. I have seen our country face war repeatedly in my lifetime. I have seen our country attacked beyond anything ever imagined. I have seen people pray for this country and for others. I have seen our country defend her people and people defend their country. I have seen tears streaming down many faces because we truly love this country for which so many have served, fought, bled and died.
Yes, there is much turmoil in our land. My heart breaks as we forget that we are called the UNITED States of America. But I believe...and I will continue to believe...that there is hope for this beautiful land we call home! We have united before. We can do it again. We have remembered to love our neighbor before. We can do it again. We have remembered to respect God, our country and each other before. We can do it again. We have remembered to stop shouting and start listening before. We can do it again. We have remembered that this country is worth saving before. We can do it again. We have remembered to pray, protect and be proud of these United States of America before. We can do it again. There's no greater time than now!
Happy Birthday to the United States of America! May we unite as families, friends, neighbors, citizens and a country! May God bless America. May America bless God!<3~thl
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