freedom. it is something i take for granted. something i forget that many people around the world don’t have. something i don’t think about or reflect on often enough. as americans, we have been blessed beyond measure. we have freedom to speak. freedom to pray. freedom to simply live. and there are men and women who fight each day to protect this freedom. we owe some much to them and their families for the commitment they have made to our country. may the Lord bless them and keep them.

i love the fourth of july in crowley lake. it is own of my favorite holidays. the ribs. the homemade ice cream. the fireworks. the friends. family. laughs and adventures. i was so excited to have gotten the chance to get home for the fourth. i needed my crowley fix. ah, it was so fun. i got to spend so much quality time with my family and got to do all the things i love to do when i am home. so fun.