We celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, food and fun across the United States. Take the time to realize what it is that we Americans have to celebrate this Independence Day.

"The people who signed the Declaration of Independence risked being hanged for treason by the leaders in Great Britain. They had to be very brave to sign something that would be considered a crime! So every time we look at the Declaration of Independence, we should think about all of the effort and ideas that went into the document, and about the courage it took for these people to stand up for what they knew was right -- Independence!" author unknown

I am thankful to the brave Men and Women who have served to defend our great nation!

ONLY IN AMERICA:

Do I have the freedom to wave a flag for my Independence.

My family is safe.

I am able to vote my opinion on matters that are important.

I have been given the opportunity to prove I can do something others might not have even thought possible in their own lives.

Where else but America would someone likely stand up for someone else who needs a little help?

Everyone has opportunity.

We have freedom of speech.

I am able to post this blog.

We are a Chrisitan nation and no one can take that away!

I am thankful for my faith in God, my family and friends and for the men and women who have gone to war for my freedom.