Independence Day!

Photo Cred to Chantelle

The 4th of July (aka Independence Day) is probably my favorite holiday for the same reasons you love it too: family, friends, food, and fireworks. After being away from K-Town for a couple years it was good to be back for the festivities this year. I mean, who doesn't love saltwater taffy, The Kaysville Idol, and lighting things on fire with your closest friends??

However, sometimes I think the Fourth of July becomes just that, the Fourth, and we forget that we are celebrating our independence, our freedom. What would life be like if we didn't enjoy the blessings that come with citizenship in this great nation? I'm sure we would at least survive but living in America certainly does have its perks.

America also plays an important role in scriptural fulfillment. 1 Nephi 13 is a great chapter to check out as well as Ether 13. And yeah... I'll just let you look those up if you so desire.

Anyway, just thought I'd throw all this out there to let ya know I am proud to be an American.

God bless the USA.