Me, too. I grew near Philadelphia...was there on July 4, 1976! Also proud to be the wife, daughter, daughter-in-law and niece of veterans...though I don't know if any ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War. LOL.
Amen, Judy!! I am proud, too... not in an arrogant, we are better than you kind of way, but in an I am so proud of all the good in our country and of the freedoms we enjoy... a gift from those who have sacrificed for us kind of way. I love our country. blessings ~ tanna
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11 comments:
Right back atcha Judy!!
Me, too. I grew near Philadelphia...was there on July 4, 1976! Also proud to be the wife, daughter, daughter-in-law and niece of veterans...though I don't know if any ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War. LOL.
Judy, I hope you and your family have a wonderful 4th!
Hugs,
Sherry
Me, too! God Bless America! Have a wonderful 4th!
Me too! We try to never take the privilege for granted. Happy 4th!
Judy,
I so agree...Happy Birthday America!!!
Blessings,
Linda
Amen, Judy!! I am proud, too... not in an arrogant, we are better than you kind of way, but in an I am so proud of all the good in our country and of the freedoms we enjoy... a gift from those who have sacrificed for us kind of way. I love our country. blessings ~ tanna
Hey girl...hope you had a fantastic 4th....thanks so much for coming by...Picket
Great feeling to celebrate the independence day.. hope you had a great day!
Me also. Happy birthday America!!!!
I love to read this post.Happy birthday America.
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