I LOVE THIS WEEK! Today starts the long weekend for many and I hope everyone loves this opportunity as much as I do… that we get to celebrate our nation’s Independence.
A little background for those of you who, like me, didn’t listen well in history 101… In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress… declaring Independence from Great Britain.
Here’s also an excerpt from Wikipedia I thought was especially cool and worth sharing…
John Adams one of the 5 “drafters” wrote this to his wife the night before the signing:
“The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It out to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, for this time forward forever more.”
Seriously, how cool is that- At 47 I have never read that- So, thanks John Adams and Wikipedia! I absolutely loved reading this- Here’s why:
- He claimed it a FESTIVAL! Who doesn’t love a grand celebration. Celebrations UNIFY us with others around a common cause and give us great JOY.
- He includes God = Our country was based on strong guiding principles and this is so needed today.
- He defined the FESTIVAL activities- I especially love bonfires and ILLUMINATIONS!
As you and your friends and family CELEBRATE AMERICA this week, I am praying BOLDLY that as a country we will get out the SPARKLERS and ILLUMINATE OUR SKIES, have some crazy good BBQ-be it an amazing burger or some KC STYLE RIBS, and TOGETHER UNIFY AROUND AMERICA and GIVE GLORY TO GOD for our GREAT COUNTRY!