Goodbye, June, I hope to see you again. Hello, July, come on in! Will there be jubilance and joy mixed with sweat and tears? Fireworks, reunions, and fun without fear? The Olympics will begin, what feelings will it bring? When our flag flies freely,… Read on blog or Reader Flannel with Faith Read on blog or Reader Jubilant July By K.L. Hale on July 2, 2024 Goodbye, June, I hope to see you again. Hello, July, come on in! Will there be jubilance and joy mixed with sweat and tears? Fireworks, reunions, and fun without fear? The Olympics will begin, what feelings will it bring? When our flag flies freely, will you stop and sing? "O say can you see, by the dawn's early light (Do I see only me? BE STILL in HIS presence, there's no reason to fight). What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming (Are we proud and united or am I just dreaming?) Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight (HE bore the stripes and the scars; will his love shine bright?) O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming (Have the events that united us lost their meaning?) And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, (We will gather and cheer, in a week will we care?) Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there (Will we give thanks in a prayer?) O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave (Will we honor those who gave to save?) O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?" (And the one who conquered the grave?) https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/the-lyrics.aspx Lyrics by Francis Scott Key--afterthoughts by me) The words of The Star Spangled Banner are meaningful for me and an old rugged cross made me completely free. I'll never take my freedom for granted. With my freedom, comes responsibility. I'm not angry or radical, I'll use love & common sense--be kind to my friends on each side of the fence. It's fine to be proud and love where I live, and honor all who died, and those who still give. There are many hurting, grieving, sad, and alone. Can we help one another, put down the stone--will compassion be shown? Today, tomorrow, or the end of July? Will we wait, procrastinate, deny, and justify?  Friends, you light up my sky like the 4th of July. God bless you all. You are loved.❣️ Have faith ❤️🤍💙 Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment.

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