Fading Freedom

Remembering as a little girl in a small classroom filled with about 20 kids......right hand held over our hearts and in unison we would say:

"I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.........

The feelings of patriotism were being instilled at such a very young age. I knew at the age of seven that this pledge, the words that were being said must be pretty important........pretty important indeed, if we were all to stand every morning and face "Old Glory".

AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS...........

Today I don't believe the majority of our children realize the importance of this "Fading Freedom". And we as parents, are we telling them about Liberty?

ONE NATION UNDER GOD...........

Are we sharing with them, the meaning of being FREE? Do we share with them the story of Independence day?

INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!"


Or is it all just fireworks and hot dogs?  

As I read to them today, not only will I tell them about America's first ring of Freedom.......But how and why this Great Country was founded.......

ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!!