Flag Day

One of the things I get to do as a young woman's leader is to help with putting flags out for every holiday.  Now I have to be honest  and tell you this is not my favorite thing.  Sometimes I feel like I am constantly hounding the girls to help with this.  However, I love to see the flags out along the streets.  I love the feeling of American pride I get when I see the flags waving.  I love being an American and showing how much I love this country.  I hope to pass that love along to my children, to my friends, and to my neighbors.  

"Proud To Be An American"

If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.

And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,
across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,

From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,
Well, there's pride in every American heart,
and it's time to stand and say:

I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.