Happy Birthday America!

Happy birthday from a military wife, daughter, and sister.  A woman and a mom who knows what it feels like to sacrifice for this most beautiful nation… while I watch my little ones just begin to understand sacrifice for a greater purpose.  Thanks to God for the gift of this great land and for the people He has put here to defend and protect her.

IT IS THE SOLDIER

It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

©Copyright 1970, 2005 by Charles M. Province

Let us all remember how we got here, who fights for us, and why our America was born.

God Bless America

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”