The 4th of July is a time of celebration. How many of our family really know what happened on that day in 1776. Can you imagine 56 men declaring that they and their country men are no longer apart of this government? What would happen? Some would cheer other wouldn't be so happy and rebel against the rebels. Their Army would be small and facing destruction at every turn. I can't imagine them having a snowball chance in hell to accomplish anything.
But, we must think of George Washington and those brave men at Valley Forge, the suffering they endured. We should think about Frances Marion, the swamp fox who fought the British unconventionally. There was Nathaniel Greene and the list goes on and on. I have read about the signers of the Declaration of Independence losing everything due to the war.
Take a minute during this 4th and tell your children the story of those times. If you don't know a lot get a book, one with pictures and show the little ones, and big ones too what this day is for. Take a moment and pray for America. Pray for the families of veterans who lost their lives and the men and women who at this very moment are putting their lives on the line for us. It's not politics that they do this. They love our country and us to do what they do.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Writings of Irish Joe Harrison: The 4th of July
Writings of Irish Joe Harrison: The 4th of July: The 4 th of July By Joe Harrison The 4 th is approaching quickly and where I come from it is usually a day of getting together ...
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Home in South Carolina
I have had such a wonderful time over the least week with my Mom and sister's. there were two family get togethers with barbecue. I love barbecue but it plays havoc on my blood pressure. I met scores of new family members. It was nice to look out at all the people I am kin to as I sat and ate under the tent. I love talking to my sisters and getting to know them and my Mom. I love to hear here talk about growing up and life in that era of history.
My uncle let me see his custom '39 Chevy. Wow I was so impressed. He put a ton of work in the restoration. I love seeing such beautiful cars as that. I bet if that car could talk it would fill volumes. It's hard to imagine the same cars we drive everyday will one day be classics.
My uncle let me see his custom '39 Chevy. Wow I was so impressed. He put a ton of work in the restoration. I love seeing such beautiful cars as that. I bet if that car could talk it would fill volumes. It's hard to imagine the same cars we drive everyday will one day be classics.
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