There are very few things in this world more precious than an entire elementary school and their families saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag simultaneously ~led by kindergarten! Everyone reciting it at different paces...the mumbled message of dedication was refreshing! Today as I sat and enjoyed the Veteran's Day program I said a silent prayer of thanksgiving. Thankful that we live where we do, in this quiet, sleepy town where family values are still present. ~Where you have school leaders that aren't afraid or prohibited to say God during speeches and where Veterans are referred to as Super Heroes. As an ambitious Francis Scott Key boarded his cardboard painted boat and declared that our flag was still there, we all felt a little prouder. And as our son bravely recited his lines as "Narrator #2" we held our breaths, sucking in the pride because there was so much it was leaking from us. We were reminded of flag etiquette and how the flag still stands for freedom. ~How important it is to realize how free we are, including voting. And where students could ask real soldiers from the audience, some even in uniform things like: "Have you ever driven a tank?," "What kind of guns do you use?," and "Are you ever afraid?" If they were ever afraid, it didn't show today, it was pride and honor that they were outfitted in today, and every last Veteran deserves that kind of respect. I just wish they could have all attended our elementary school program because I know that those children would have thanked anyone who came. Praise God for America, its brave and praise God for the freedom to honor those who insure it!
Happy Veteran's Day & thank you!
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