We live in a beautiful country. Really, not to get too nostalgic, but watching a wheat field dance in the wind, seeing corn begin to emerge from the ground as winter finally gives way to spring, and watching ocean waves crash against a sandy beach, always takes my breath away. As do the mountains, especially when the Aspens paint brilliant yellows and oranges against the purple majesty in the fall. I have been lucky enough to travel throughout this great land of ours and see this beauty. What makes it so uniquely beautiful, is that we, as Americans, can call it our home. I have also had the privilege to travel outside of our country, and while there are countless sights to behold, nothing compares to home.
At a time when it is sometimes hard to see our country for what it is, take a step back, take it all in, and rejoice in your freedom. We are incredibly lucky to have access to clean water, to have abundant food supplies, provided by our American farmers, and still have the freedom to speak out for what we believe in.
So, in the spirit of the Olympics and the athletes wearing the red, white, and blue of the United States of America, I would challenge you to be patriotic, and appreciate our beautiful land. Exercise your right to free speech, to religious liberty. Stand up when our national anthem plays, and feel truly blessed to be living in the land of the free.
And, God Bless America!
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