While I hate to hear the neighbors shoot off fireworks for two weeks straight, I still love to celebrate on the 4th! We must not forget what this holiday is all about. It truly is a time to celebrate independence and be thankful for the country that you live in. Even tho at this time the economy is pretty much in the toilet and all my favorite stores are now going out of business we still have it better than most!

Be Thankful, Be Free!!! Enjoy this 4th of July and try not to burn any fingers off!!!

Today is Memorial Day. It is a day to not only honor those that have passed but also reflect on your time that you had with them.

As I sit here I’m reminded of all the times I shared with my mom and I know that she is in a better place now. The selfish side of me wishes she were still here in body but I know that she is here in spirit and she never leaves my side.

My best friend received a phone call this morning that her step father had passed away. My heart is breaking for her and I wish there was something I could say or do…but I know from experience that no words can console your heart when someone close to you passes. Hopefully her just knowing that I’m here for her eases her pain in some way.

Please take today to honor those that have passed and honor those close to you that are still around. Never take one single moment with your loved ones for granted because you never know when that might be your last with them. Life is too short.