This day is supposed to be a day of celebration, a day we can give complete strangers a look on a public street or fireworks show, communicating we may not know each other, but the fact we are all living in this beautiful country with so many freedoms and privileges, there is so much to be thankful for!
My concern was hearing on the news the night of the 4th, that several shootings and fatalities occured in Chicago during the day's 4th of July celebrations.
It really hurts my heart when I hear this, as I am sure it hurts you as well. This same feeling comes over me every time I hear about an innocent child being killed anywhere, but something about a day like this really points to how some of our priorities and perceptions of reality are so very skewed.
I just want to pray and ask we all pray together, that we continue to make progress in taking care of this ongoing problem, and that we can one day truly live in this country as one.
That being said, I hope you had a joyful and safe holiday with your friends and family, and hope we see each other soon!
God bless and God bless America!
Lesley :)
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