What America Really is.

On July 4th I left Cincinnati to be a support driver for a group of 5 young men (14-18 years), their youth leader and three of the boy's fathers, as they rode their bicycles to Nauvoo, Illinois.  This was a five day trek, covering just over 500 miles.  What a feat it was.
As we journeyed along, on the back roads of America, we saw lots of corn and soybean fields, but most important we met some very nice people.  Since we were off the main roads, there weren't a lot of places to stop.  We would look for trees whenever we could, as we stopped for water/food breaks.  We found that people were willing to allow us to fill up our 5 gallon water jugs, use the restroom in a church, which was left unlocked and fix and eat lunch on their property.
As I have reflected on that journey I have come to the conclusion that there are still people out there who are good and willing to help.  As we would drive down the roads, and happen to pass another car, without exception, they would always give us a wave.
Nothing better than driving down the back roads of America, going 15 miles an hour, windows open and CD's turned up!
Thanks to those who know how to slow down and are willing to lend their help however needed.

What Does America Mean To You?

As the 4th of July approaches and we get ready to celebrate the birth of your nation, I thought I'd take the time and tell you what it means to me.
America is (as the song goes), the home of the brave.  It is where we enjoy the freedom to pursue our dreams and live your lives as we strive for happiness.  What a blessing it is to be living in America!  This is truly a blessed nation.  Let us not forget we are one nation under God.  America is the fulfillment of prophecies from the scriptures.
I am grateful for the men and women who have given their lives so that I can enjoy the blessings of living in a free country.  America isn't perfect, but we are free.
I'm thankful for those men and women who are currently serving to protect and keep us free, so that we can enjoy the things we do.
The founding fathers of this great land were inspired by the Almighty as they wrote the Constitution.
Let us not forget those who have gone before to make this a great country!
Have a great 4th of July and stay safe!