Happy 4th of July!

Today is the 4th of July, 2015. Independence day. Land of the free and home of the brave. Many think of this as just another holiday. As Americans, we should pause, and realize how blessed we are to live in America. Freedom is one of the most precious and important things in life. And often times we may take that for granted.
As I sit here, in my room, listening to the fireworks outside my window, I pause and think just how incredibly grateful I am to be living in this beautiful country. I have my freedom. I can do and be what ever it is I want to do and be. I reflect on that, and it makes me want to go out and do incredible things!
I'm guilty of taking for granted the every day things in my life. As I sit here, I look around my room, and I see how blessed I am! I have a home, and food on the table, and family who supports me in all that I do, a good job; I could go on and on. I thank God every day for my blessings. Because I know there are people out there who are suffering, who don't have a home and a bed to sleep in, or a job or money to pay the bills. Sometimes when I think about this, especially if I'm having a bad or stressful day, it makes me stop and realize that life could be a lot worse.

And that's why I reiterate that I am so proud to be an American citizen. To live in this beautiful country. To have my freedom. And let us not forget the men and women who serve our country so that we can have that freedom. To you, I say, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I wish you all a happy and safe 4th of July. I hope you all are making beautiful memories with your family, friends and loved ones. Xoxo