What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with patriotic quotes that define us as a nation? If these patriotic quotes don't get you in a patriotic spirit, nothing will.
1. "What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom ‘to' and freedom ‘from.'" ~ Marilyn vos Savant
2. "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." ~ Elmer Davis
3. "America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political and moral fact - the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality." ~ Adlai Stevenson
4. "The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our duty to defend them against all attacks. It will bring an everlasting mark of infamy on the present generation, enlightened as it is, if we should suffer them to be wrested from us by violence without a struggle, or to be cheated out of them by the artifices of false and designing men." ~ Samuel Adams
5. "Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country." ~ Calvin Coolidge
6. "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." ~ John F. Kennedy
7. "Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it." ~ George Bernard Shaw
8. "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
9. "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." ~ Thoreau
10. "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" ~ Patrick Henry
On this Independence Day, let us remember the sacrifices that have been made for our freedom. Let us also remember that America is not defined by the politicians who run it, but the people who
LOVE it. These patriotic quotes remind us that patriotism in America does not mean following blindly, but rather it means holding to the ideals that gave birth to this great nation.
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{Danielle is in the center w/her lovely cousins surrounding her}
I went over to visit with Tom and Margie this afternoon, and Tom reminded me that it was 19 years ago today that he had an aortic dissection and was rushed out of the local Sears store on a gurney for emergency surgery. We were all called to the hospital and spent grueling hours awaiting word about whether he would pull through. Luckily for all of us, he did, and we have all enjoyed his wit and sense of humor. But now, he is facing another medical emergency, and will be chatting with a surgeon on the 29th of this month. Hopefully, this man will decide that he is a good enough risk to do the surgery that he so desperately needs. My kids call him the Ever Ready Bunny, cuz he keeps goin' and goin' and goin'. Prayer offered on his behalf, as well as Margie and his daughter Leanne would be appreciated. They have all seen their share of sickness and heartache in the past 19 years, as they have battled with many obstacles. We love you all, and especially want Tom to know that, as a family, we hope and pray for success with this latest battle.
We spent Sunday up to the Dam celebrating Mike's & Matt's birthday {sans Matt}. Got the good beach spot with some big shade trees and tons of ants! Everything I brought home had ants in it; but, on the positive side, the smart people didn't get as sunburned.
his hair, his eyes, his nose, his mouth - I can only imagine what his bum looked like after a day of sitting in it!
#1 Tiny, frail, spunky! 4lbs. 9oz. of snorting baby boy! He came into our World easily, but with a stubborn streak. With a determination to do it his way – he beat the odds and proved his own strength.
It's hard to believe that 34 years ago, you came bouncing into our life - but here it is! I awoke this morning at 1:12am, just at the time you were born; I thought about calling you and singing Happy Birthday, but knew it might awaken your own baby, so I rethunk! 
Robyn is Paige's youngest daughter, and the grand-daughter of DiAnne and Glen.
This is a photo of Alysa{r}, her niece Skysha and her Mother with Sloane before they flew out to Oklahoma 2 weeks ago. Happy Birthday, girlfriend. We love ya . . .
