the fourth of july

to me, the fourth of july is all about gratitude. gratitude for the country we live in, the freedoms we enjoy, and the people who work(ed) hard to make it this way.

i am grateful for mountains, oceans, deserts, and wide open pastures.
i am grateful for cars, trains, planes, and boats that allow me to see all the world has to offer.
i am grateful for doctors, surgeons, firefighters, and police officers who keep us safe within our country.
i am grateful for soldiers who keep us safe outside our country.
i am grateful for politicians and government leaders who attempt to solve problems i could not even begin to understand.
i am grateful for our president (and past presidents) who truly loves this country and is doing what he thinks is best to help our nation.

i am grateful for my family, for teaching me about hard work and following your dreams- which is basically the essence of america.
i am grateful for my husband whose hard work allows us so many freedoms and whose determination keeps us afloat during difficult times.
i am grateful for my son who is part of the next generation that will continue to grow and build this country and define and defend it's freedoms.

lastly, i am grateful for america for being so gosh darn beautiful.