FOURTH OF JULY

It seems we just celebrated Memorial Day and now July 4^th is upon us.  We celebrate the birth of our nation born on July 4, 1776; it is now two hundred thirty eight years later.

This year Independence Day falls on a Friday giving us a three day weekend.  Some will take a mini-vacation to enjoy the holiday. Parades will be held; many will enjoy a picnic or cook-out.  Fireworks will light up the night sky in brilliant colors.  We will “ooh and aah” at the sights of the rockets red glaring.

I always considered Memorial Day the beginning of the summer season; in my mind that would make July 4^th the middle of the summer although technically summer only just began a few weeks prior.

I reflect on what Independence Day means to me; our forefathers molding a nation with freedom and justice for one and all.  Also I think about those who are serving our nation and fighting for freedom in foreign countries.  They can not be among their family and friends to celebrate the birthday of the U.S.A. 

On July 4^th I will don a patriotic hat I created a few years ago; wear the colors of the day, red, white and blue.  As long as my supply holds out, I will pass out patriotic pins to all I meet.

Until next time….Happy Independence Day to one and all.  Celebrate the freedom our forefathers fought and died to provide for us.  Proudly display your flag; wear the colors of the day and enjoy watching the fireworks.

WE CELEBRATE OUR NATION’S BIRTH

(For Independence Day July 4, 2014)

©Scottie-ann Murphy

Two hundred thirty eight years ago on July 4, 1776

A nation had been born…The Unites States of American

Our forefathers bravely fought for our rights to be free

But freedom comes with a price….shedding of blood….loss of lives

We celebrate the day with parades, picnics and cook-outs

The flag flies proudly….fluttering in the summer breeze

Red, white and blue the colors of the day…worn by one and all

Fireworks explode lighting the night sky in blazing hues

Together we stand united as one through triumph and sorrow

Defiantly facing our adversaries who challenge our beliefs

Celebrating our freedom, we remember those who molded our nation

And those who are still fighting for freedom, liberty, justice and unity