Independence…

This is a day so many think about parties, cookouts, family, and other fun activities we have available here in America.  I can’t help but think about the price that was paid for the freedoms we enjoy. 

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I’m not sure this generation realizes what we have and how important it is to preserve it. 

I, however, am truly thankful for each and every person who has made freedom possible throughout the history of this great nation including our veterans, statesmen and patriots.

There are also the unsung heroes — family members and friends left at home as loved ones went away to serve. They too made great sacrifices for our freedom. Think about them today as we celebrate another year of freedom. 

Here are some of their stories:-)

(If the preview doesn’t open on your browser, you can view the video by clicking HERE.)

8 Comments

  1. White Lace and Promises
    July 4, 2014 / 4:59 pm

    What a beautiful tribute to those who have served to defend so that we may have the freedoms we so enjoy. BTW, your quilt looks beautiful with your blue and white and your photos are wonderful.

  2. Emelia DiCarlo
    July 4, 2014 / 5:31 pm

    Happy Fourth of July! Thank you for your wonderful blog, posts. I love the Blue Willow, table setting. God Bless you and your family.

  3. Unknown
    July 4, 2014 / 6:02 pm

    So many have sacrificed and continue to do so on a daily basis for our freedom. Today I think of that.. I am thankful for that. I never forget that we enjoy what we do today because of the brave!
    Happy 4th!

  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life
    July 4, 2014 / 7:21 pm

    Such a great post. Thanks so much and Happy 4th.

  5. Unknown
    July 4, 2014 / 9:04 pm

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  6. Bonnie
    July 6, 2014 / 12:15 am

    A beautiful reminder of the price paid for our freedoms we enjoy.

    Beautiful photos.

  7. Shirley@Housepitality Designs
    July 7, 2014 / 1:28 am

    What a most beautiful and serene setting and love the sentiment…yes, we must not forget the many heroes and unsung heroes that made our precious freedoms possible and continue to do so . . . hope you had a wonderful 4th!!!

  8. Deanna
    July 13, 2014 / 4:59 am

    Hi Anita. We do live in an awesome country. God bless America where many have come to know Christ as their personal Saviour. I love the Blue Willow Dishes. Just did a post about them. Growing fondly of them.
    Have a wonderful July,
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