2 Things

First, I found this today on someone else's blog or maybe facebook, now I can't remember. But I must have been stalking somewhere.

 I know so many strong woman, that affected my life deeply. I think sometimes the strongest woman needs to be reminded what makes her strong. So all you strong ladies out there this is for you!

Second, It's the Fourth of July!!!!! Fireworks!!! Well the Fireworks here don't compare to the chaos of Hawaii but I've been hearing popping at night for the past few weeks and just watched the Macy's Spectacular show on tv. (Their name not mine though it was pretty cool) I'm so proud to be an American. I don't think I even have the words for it. All I can say is I tear up at the songs, cry at the site of a uniform, feel the need to applaud when I see one in the airport, get extremely angry/argumentative/defensive if you say ANYTHING against my country or those fighting for my country. We may have our own issues but we still by far stand for so much and are so grand.

A view of the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor as you are heading back on the boat. So many have died for our freedom. I don't care who you are, where you are, or what you believe. If you live in America or are American THAT should mean something to you.

"Cause their ain't no doubt I love this land, God Bless the USA!!"

Proud to be an American

I am so blessed and proud of the Red, White, and Blue. I am proud to be an American. I am proud, honored, and moved to tears by the thought of those defending my freedom at home and overseas. America may have her faults, we may have our hard times, stupidity, and debt but I know that I live in the greatest country ever was. Be proud of your nation and those fighting for it even if you may not completely agree. They fight so you have that right! Toby Keith's lyrics to Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue say a lot for me today.....

Now this nation that I love

Has fallen under attack
A mighty sucker punch came flyin' in

From somewhere in the back

Soon as we could see clearly

Through our big black eye

Man, we lit up your world

Like the 4th of July

Hey Uncle Sam
Put your name at the top of his list

And the Statue of Liberty
Started shakin' her fist

And the eagle will fly

Man, it's gonna be hell

When you hear Mother Freedom

Start ringin' her bell

And it feels like the whole wide world is raining down on you

Brought to you Courtesy of the Red White and Blue

Justice will be served

And the battle will rage

This big dog will fight

When you rattle his cage

And you'll be sorry that you messed with

The U.S. of A.

'Cause we'll put a boot in your ass

It's the American way

 



We must always remember

"I hear people saying we don't need this war
But, I say there's some things worth fighting for
What about our freedom and this piece of ground
We didn't get to keep 'em by backing down
They say we don't realize the mess we're getting in
Before you start your preaching let me ask you this my friend

Have you forgotten how it felt that day?
To see your homeland under fire
And her people blown away
Have you forgotten when those towers fell?
We had neighbors still inside going thru a living hell
And you say we shouldn't worry 'bout bin Laden
Have you forgotten?

They took all the footage off my T.V.
Said it's too disturbing for you and me
It'll just breed anger that's what the experts say
If it was up to me I'd show it everyday
Some say this country's just out looking for a fight
Well, after 9/11 man I'd have to say that's right

Have you forgotten how it felt that day?
To see your homeland under fire
And her people blown away
Have you forgotten when those towers fell?
We had neighbors still inside going thru a living hell
And we vowed to get the one’s behind bin Laden
Have you forgotten?

I've been there with the soldiers
Who've gone away to war
And you can bet that they remember
Just what they're fighting for

Have you forgotten all the people killed?
Yeah, some went down like heroes in that Pennsylvania field
Have you forgotten about our Pentagon?
All the loved ones that we lost and those left to carry on
Don't you tell me not to worry about bin Laden
Have you forgotten?

Have you forgotten?
Have you forgotten?"

The first time I heard this song by Darryl Worley I teared up. The military have always held a special place in my heart and they automatically come to mind. How often do we forget everything that they and their families sacrifice for us to have the little things. Nine years ago the war came to us, on our land, in our homes, to our locals. Are we still remembering and fighting? This morning when I woke up the first thing I thought of was the one I love deployed in Afghanistan and how I never want him forgotten. He and those in his unit are there for me and you. Have you forgotten?