The smoke of the fireworks has settled and relative quiet now reigns. Did you all have a happy and a safe Fourth? Ned, Darcy, Flora, and I certainly hope so. I did! It was great. To start the day off, my family and I ate breakfast at a near-by restaurant, the kind that serves homemade food. To finish the meal, we drank a toast to the success of Ned’s new adventure in Moonstruck and Murderous! Glasses of apple juice and water clinked as we raised them high and wished her all the success in the world.
What could make the day better than eating supper with my son and his family and then watching fireworks? It was fun. I was and am thankful for our country, for freedom, and for that great family of mine.
Thinking back on past Independence Days–we used to go to my Mom and Dad’s house in Tahlequah, take our lawn chairs over to a neighbor’s yard, and watch the fireworks at Gable Field, the near-by football field of Northeastern State. Simple things, yes, but enjoyable. What made it so much fun? Being with those loved ones. They were special days and special people.
The older I get, the more I realize that it’s people, not things or events that make those memorable moments. If you are able to be near those you love, you are among the specially blessed. I count myself in that group of people.
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