Celebrations abound across the nation this July day.
Born in a country prominent and powerful through out the planet,
vast in splendor geographically, culturally, and materially;
there is a great abundance to celebrate.
After the star spangled patriotic parades and the grilled feast picnics followed by blazingly spectacular fireworks...
at the heart of this day
is a deep abiding love of home,
the nation we claim,
as well as the literal roof over our heads.
The freedom we have to strive to be graced with walls within which we live with people most dear to us.
The freedom we have to design our families and create our homes in diverse ways and places.
The freedom we have to pursue work to build a nest to feather for our comfort, survival, and security.
The constitutional rights and legal protections that make our home a sacred haven.
By the grace of God,
by the courageous might of our
service men and women,
by the unique ingenuity and contributions
of our diverse people for 241 years,
the freedoms of home remain precious to us all.
