freedom

Happy Fourth!

/ Dora Hiers / 4 Comments

As Americans, we celebrate the Fourth of July. Independence Day. The freedom to be our own country. The freedom to:

Worship where we choose
Work where we choose
Love and marry whom we choose
Choose our place of residence
Wear our own clothing style
Eat and drink what we like
Read
Vote
Speak
Shop
Spend money
Travel
Celebrate
Pray
Sing

So many more freedoms not listed. Things we take for granted. Small things, sure, but so many others can’t make these same choices. Even with all the uncertainty with our economy, the conflicts between Democrats and Republicans, we can still choose how our country operates.

Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends over barbecues, baseball games and fireworks. Live. Love. Laugh. Adopt an attitude of gratitude and pray for our leaders.

Thank you to all who fought, and continue to fight, for our freedoms!
Thank You, God, for allowing me to live in a free country. Help me not to take for granted the price that was paid for my freedom. Help our leaders make the right decisions for our country and to look to You for guidance.


Memorial Day thanks!

/ Dora Hiers

Sending a huge thanks to members of our armed forces, 
past and present.

Thank you for your labor of love, 
your fight for freedom, opportunity and democracy. 
Thank you for your courage and honor, 
for your sacrifice of time and service, 
and ultimately for some, their lives.

God bless you, and God bless America. 

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Independence Day!

/ Dora Hiers

Happy 4th of July!

This year we’re celebrating the holiday with family. We haven’t been able to do that the last few years because of proximity. But this year my sister and her family moved to NC. My sister’s family and our youngest son joined us for a weekend of fun in the mountains. 
And we’ve had fun! Laughing, playing ping-pong, eating watermelon, relaxing on the deck, and cooking out. And did I mention eating?

Storms have knocked out the internet every day, which is frustrating, but somewhat freeing in itself.

What about you? How are you celebrating Independence Day?
Thank you to all who serve, and all who have served, to keep America free. God bless you and God bless America.