CONTINENTAL CONGRESS ADOPED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND
JOHN HANCOCK SIGNED IT, JULY 4, 1776
PREAMBLE;
We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common Defense, promote the general Welfare,
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
A THANKFUL HEART
I’m thankful……
We live in a country that is prosperous and free,
Full of wondrous things for everyone to see.
For the bountiful gifts each day that we enjoy.
In gratitude I turn to God, to give Him praise and glory.
So many comforts to make us secure,
His strength for our trials that we might endure.
I’m thankful…….
For the quiet hours when we can meditate,
And know that God is ever present and holds secure our fate.
In all the little things we often do not hear.
Sure as the sun and stars, we know that God is near.
Just as we hear the whisper of a gentle a breeze,
Or leaves rustling on the ground or falling from the trees.
I’m thankful……
For the time alone when we can tune in,
The memories stored away and play them back again.
The birth of a new born babe now turned sixty-one,
The tears & laughter in between and the victories that were won.
The many friends who share our joy and often share our sorrow,
The good times had and the plans made for tomorrow.
I’m thankful!
2 comments:
We have so much to be thankful for. Independence as a nation and freedom of expression are among the tops. We also many brave soldiers to express gratitude to this national holiday. Freedom never comes without a fight. The cost for many has been high. For that I am thankful. XOXO
Each night I hear our froggy chorus...I think of you and Papa. Thanks for giving Alyssa that memory, she's still talking about it.
Mom, You said it well, there is nothing I can add to it. I am thankful for the sacrifices that you and dad made over the years.
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