Freedom

With the 4th of July upon us, I have been doing a lot of thinking this year about the word "freedom." Freedom applies to many of different things and people, but on Monday we will celebrate the freedom of our great country, 

The United States of America.

This past week my family watched the HBO series, "John Adams" starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linne as John and Abigail Adams. If you have never watched this amazing series it is well worth the investment to buy or rent it. It's a brilliant portrayal of what it cost our forefathers to make this land an independent nation, create a fair and balanced Constitution, sign our Declaration of Independence and fight for our freedom. Posterity now enjoys each and every day, and without much thought, the opportunity to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness which cost our forefathers virtually everything they they held dear .  Celebrate our freedom this 4th.  And celebrate the men and women who made this life we live possible.

I am certain that many people in 2011 do not comprehend the cost and sacrifice of those who have gone before us so that we can have the privilege of freedom we enjoy today. We take so much for granted. As you celebrate Independence Day on Monday, take time to reflect upon your freedom, and how differently things might be in your life had not so many before us, and still yet today, sacrificed their families and their lives so that we could get together openly with our friends and families and have BBQ's, play games, and watch fireworks. 

I encourage you to pass down our country's history to your children and grandchildren, so that they will always know their heritage and its cost, can appreciate the freedom we enjoy today.

Have a great 4th of July weekend!

Janna