Let Freedom Ring

I struggled mightily when the time came to write this post. To put two words and three words and four words together in a way that accurately and adequately expressed both my love for this country and my fear for its direction. To commemorate the adoption of our country's Declaration of Independence and celebrate our history, government, traditions, and above all else, national and individual freedoms, while showing respect and support for those to whom freedom has not yet been granted.

This is the best I can come up with:

May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.  ~ Peter Marshall

These words, they ring true for me. When I talk to my kids about freedom, this is the message I will share.

Happy 4th of July!

If you're planning on playing with fireworks tonight, please read the fireworks safety link below. I wrote this post for the Red Cross a few years ago, but the information still rings true. Be safe! Fireworks 411, So You Don't Need 911.