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Words can truly not express what this holiday means to me.

I feel blessed beyond anything to have been born into this great land.

I cannot see a flag procession, or sing the Star Spangled Banner without choking up.

Those who serve in the armed forces are my heroes.

I hold the Founding Fathers of this nation in the highest esteem.

I believe God's hand was in the establishment of this greatest country on earth, and feel a solemn responsibility to do my part to make sure the principles this nation was founded upon are upheld by those who are elected to office.

I want my children to also recognize what a blessing it is to live here. I'm trying to teach them.

I love that we have this weekend to play and celebrate and bask in the joy of being American.

God Bless the U.S.A.


Comments

Paula@SweetPea said…
Happy 4th of July! I hope you have a great day with your family!!
July 4, 2010 at 5:16 AM
Amanda @ Serenity Now said…
Happy Independence Day, Xazmin!!! I love how you recognize the history behind this holiday and celebrate our Founders! :)

God Bless America!
July 4, 2010 at 10:41 AM
STILLMAGNOLIA said…
What precious patriotic girls. Hope you all have a wonderful 4th. God Bless America
July 4, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Macey said…
What lovely patriotic pretties you have!!
Happy 4th, friend!!
July 4, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Koko said…
If only we had more people in this choice land who felt that way. Thank you for putting it beautifully. Your daughters looks so cute too!
July 5, 2010 at 1:17 PM
shortmama said…
Hope you had a great holiday!
July 5, 2010 at 11:38 PM
Sami said…
I couldn't have said it better myself! Love the patriotic look of your blog! Are the girls all feeling better? They look like they are!
July 6, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Vivienne @ the V Spot said…
What a FANTASTIC post and tribute to this country. Amen to that!
xoxo
July 6, 2010 at 6:34 PM
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