To my Canadian Friends: I hope you had a Happy Canada Day on Friday!
To my U.S. Friends: Have a good Independence Day tomorrow!
Isn't it funny how summer holidays always seem to take a full weekend? It always seems nicer when the 4th falls on a Friday or a Monday- automatic long weekend. I like it THIS year because we sang all sorts of patriotic songs in church this morning :) As my mom commented "We should sing these every Sunday- everyone sang out so well!" The pastor was also able to incorporate the holiday into his sermon. He started out talking about how in years past (like 20 years ago), the patriotic part of the holiday- talking about justice & liberty- seemed to be a footnote to people's celebrations. But since 9/11 and the battles in Afghanistan & Iraq, people have come to realize the meaning of the holiday more. Prayers for peace and the safety of our soldier's have come to the forefront, instead of being an after thought. Isn't it sad it takes having our servicemen and women being killed to make the holiday have true value for some??
So- enjoy your holiday weekend, and pray for peace that next year our loved ones will be home to celebrate with us. Amen- Let it be so.
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