proud

I have so much to tell you about from this weekend... including my awesome surprise bridal shower yesterday. But all that can wait until tomorrow... for now, Memorial Day.

God Bless The U.S.A.
Words and Music by Lee Greenwood

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,
across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,
From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,
Well, there’s pride in every American heart,
and it’s time to stand and say:

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

No matter how you feel about the politics, the problems, the social, and the divisive lines, today of all days you have to be proud to be an American and proud of what this country originally stood for and hopefully still represents. And you should remember the men and women who fought, and many who died, to try and protect the freedoms and ideals that we take for granted.

I would personally like to thank my high school friend, Brant B., my coworker, Mike N., Megan's dad, Colonel V., and my cousin, Josh H., for their service. Thank you for fighting for me. Thank you for protecting my right to say how I really feel about this war.