On the Fourth of July, Independence Day, we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is a day when Americans connect with and celebrate our freedom. We hold parades, bar-b-cues, listen to special music, fly our flags and attend special events to represent the pride, our belonging, gratitude and a feeling of being connected to a country and to something bigger than ourselves. This July 4th as you gather together, take a moment to reflect on the holiday, on what it is you love about America. Take stock of what you have, what you believe in, and value. This holiday offers us the opportunity to teach our children and discuss the ideals on which our country was founded.
Katherine Bates wrote the words to one of my favorite songs " America the Beautiful", The words of this song serve as a wonderful reminder of how important and valuable this precious land we call home is:
Oh beautiful for spacious skies,
for amber waves of grain,
for purple mountains majesties
above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
and crown thy good with brotherhood
from sea to shining sea!
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