May we Always be FREE!

Freedom is similar to breathing . . . we never really appreciate breathing ‘til we grow short of breath . . . Then we are forever changed, and we grow to appreciate every breath we take . . . and so it is with being free.

For sure, I have grown to appreciate my freedom . . . every hour of every day; and when I am asked why I decorate my automobile with old glory and bumper stickers of the armed forces, I am compelled to say," I walk out my door in the morning . . . and I am free! I sip on coffee of my choice; I attend the church of my choice; I read a newspaper of my choice; I voice my opinion without fear or intimidation . . . I am free!

But as the bumper stickers on my car attest," Freedom is NOT free." Brave men and women grace this planet and defend our freedom every day . . . They leave their families, their jobs, their every-day lives to walk unchartered lands defending our freedoms . . . keeping us free . . .

Consequently, in honor of these beautiful patriots, please – if you would – take the time to thank one of our men or women in uniform for your freedom. More than likely, as this happened yesterday to me, they will look you in the eye, reach out to shake your hand and respond with the utmost humility, "You're welcome, ma'am. It was my honor."

These men and women are remarkable in principle and patriotism . . .

God Bless them all, past and present. . .

God Bless the United States of America . . .

May we always be free!