posted by : legosdream
Last Friday was the 4th of July, so this was a nice long weekend.
It was a nice little break from work.
And of course everything that makes the 4th, the 4th.
Grilling out.
Fireworks.
The star spangled banner all around.
Its become somewhat of a tradition the last few years; but I broke out the old HRC (Hard Rock Cafe) t-shirt. Its my only shirt with an American flag on it.
Not an American, but I have come to appreciate this day even more since my dear wife is as American as the Indiana corn from her dad’s farm.
I also can’t help but be amazed at the overall prosperity and well being of this country these two hundred or so years.
I say that loosely; I am no expert or historian.
Maybe stability is a better word.
America’s been fairly stable.
Fairly safe.
That all 50 states are intact and united.
The United States, what a great name.
I am also thankful for all that I have been blessed with since coming here some 16 years ago.
My education.
My salvation.
My friends.
My church.
My job.
My green card.
and
My wife.
America is one of the most gracious countries I know/feel to its immigrants.
Legal or otherwise.
The only country I KNOW that would uphold its conviction to the freedom of the individual that they may march in her streets demanding for his/her/their rights all at the same time violating hers.
Amazing.
Years ago on my visit to Disneyland with mama we saw a show called “America the Beautiful”. It was one of those panoramic/audio/visual presentation of all the wonderful sights of the country.
Its left an indelible image/memory on us.
I know mama remembers that very fondly.
On that same trip, mama made a very cute/innocent observation.
That Americans loved drinking their Cokes with lots of ice.
Just like us.
We like our Cokes with lots of ice too.
Amazing.
Amazing that many people in this world hate America but yet many are so envious and many want to be here.
Most of them are the same people.
Amazing.
America’s a blessing to us.
America’s a blessing to the world.
God bless America.
