Independence Day 2011

What a remarkable day, take a minute and fully comprehend what has happened for this day to be celebrated. We go out to the beach, or picnic with family and friends, caught up in all the preparations and excitement of watching fireworks, and after a long day or evening return home, exhausted and commenting on the marvels of color combinations created for our pleasure, just to go to sleep in preparation for tomorrow, not giving a second thought to how many hours of planning, and the number of lives lost, through the years. At what cost,  were we and are we,  able to enjoy our freedom?  Please don't take it for granted. Freedom is truly a priceless gift!