MIRACLE IN THAILAND

I don't have too much to add to that except that it truly is a miracle.  I didn't follow the story too much in the beginning, because as a mother I worried.  First I worried that they would never be found, then that they were given false hope along with the food.  Then I heard how difficult it was for the rescuers to enter the cave, then to leave the cave with the boys.  Today, the last boys and their coach were safely removed.

Thank you to the international community of navy seals for all their work and skills.  And, thank you God for giving them the skills to do this work.

Happy Independence Day.

I remember many Independence Day celebrations, but one that sticks out in my mind is July 4, 1976.  That was the bicentennial and my boys were 5 and almost 2.  Everyone had fireworks and when the sun went down, there was quite a show a few blocks away.

We might have had a block party that year, I'm not sure.  What I do remember is that one of our neighbors found a way to teach the children  the real meaning of the day.  When the sun went down, she brought out a birthday cake with sparklers and written on the cake was, "Happy Birthday America".  It really brought home the meaning for the celebration for the children and was a good reminder for us adults.  Thank you Maureen for reminding us what it's all about.

So, now I'll say it - Happy Birthday America!