Remembering to Remember

I had wanted to post something meaningful for Independence  Day yesterday. I feel that this patriotic day for the United States of America warrants a good post. But yesterday was so busy and we got to bed so late last night that I wasn't able to do the day justice through writing. So today I wanted to take the chance to remember....to remember what Independence Day is about.

A grand display of the American Flag at Utah State before their fireworks.
(I think this was taken by LaDena)

The first thing we did on our 4th of July was go to the North Ogden Cherry Days parade which is always on Independence Day. Cassie was on a Disney float so we wanted to watch her of course.  But the parade began with the scouts walking the flags down the middle of Washington Boulevard. What a beautiful and humbling sight. It was amazing to see people stand and silence their conversations and place their hands over their hearts in respect for our country. Of course there were the few that were too busy to bother, and it bothered me. I began to wonder if the 4th of July has become another day off work where we barbecue and play games or if it still holds significance -and we still treat it as the day it was meant to be. A day of humility, patriotism gratitude for the country we have been blessed to live in and one blessed by the grace of God. Well, I proclaim here that I have not forgotten, and I will not forget the blood sweat, tears, values, sacrifice and determination that went into building this great nation. God Bless America!

The Boy Scouts with our flag(s)

The American Legion
 

Purple Heart Veterans
 

 

 



Cassie as Cruella Deville and Stephen as Captain Hook-
of course I have to throw this one in!