Happy Birthday, America! Those "lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer" are being enjoyed by many of you who are taking it easy this week, traditionally a time for vacations, as the 4th of July celebration draws near. Let's not get so caught up in our busy lives that we forget just how fortunate we are to live in the United States of America.
I sometimes disagree with our government policies, and I am ashamed of government's response (more correctly lack of resonse) to many of the problems facing our country. However, I am a proud American who feels fortunate to live in this corner of the planet. Sure we have some idiots running the country right now (especially in the United States Congress) but the fact of the matter is that we are blessed to live in a country that was founded as a nation that places its trust in God. Unfortunately, over the years, we seem to have gotten away from God as a society and a country. As a result this drift away from God, I think our country has suffered much in the process. Sure, this is still the greatest nation on earth but that position of world preeminence is being challenged. God and country are inseparable in my opinion. And until our nation once again is becames "one nation under God" and reassumes it's positon as a people and a nation that can truly say "In God We Trust," our beloved country will continue to decline on the world stage. This return to our roots and the intentions of the founding fathers includes positing the Ten Commandments in public buildings and making a place for prayer in our schools. AMEN!
So as we observe our nation's independence and celebrate Ameria's 232nd birthday on July 4, 2008 (a national holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776), let's all be grateful and proud to be Americans. Let's also lift up our country in prayer asking that, as Lee Greenwood said in his popular contemporary patriotic song, "God Bless the USA" or, as the great Kate Smith inspired us in song with Irving Berlin's famous lyrics "God Bless America"!
Speaking of the upcomg holiday...with gas prices near $4 and rising, this might be a great year for a "staycation"...a vacation or 4th of July celebration close to home. Dehart Park will offer the perfect setting for a family outing this Friday, July 4th as the 6th annual 4th in the Park Independence Day Celebration and Car Show take place. The festivities will include one of the largest car shows in the region, a patriotic parade, pool activities, food, games, pool party, exhibits, vendors, live music, and a giant fireworks display to cap a full day of fun and fellowship in one of our most beautiful community resources, Dehart Park in Stuart.
The Vesta Community Center will serve as the setting for the annual 4th of July bluegrass and Old Time Music Competition. In addition to the music competition at three levels, children, teen and adult, a quilty show and food and games for the children will be offered.
The Blue Ridge Passage Resort at Meadows of Dan will also present a fireworks display on the night of the 4th of July.
Whatever your plans for the 4th of July, take pride in our country and thank God for the opportunity to live in this great land. Happy Birthday, America!
Until next time, may God bless you with a "great day"!
O:)
Richard
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