Happy Independence day to all. Today we started the morning off with our annual Flag Raising and Pancake Breakfast Ceremony in our ward. We all had a great time. Especially Allyson. She went last year but was too young to enjoy the food or festivities.
Karen and I were ask by the Bishop to give a brief talk on what the fourth means to us since we both served in the Navy. The fourth is a special day for me. This day commemorates the day we declared with one voice that we are free to govern ourselves. I like to relate this to the premortal existence when we chose to follow Heavenly Fathers Plan of Salvation over the alternative. In doing so we were able to keep our agency to choose for ourselves. All our decisions have consequences, good or bad. But, at least they're our choices.
As a first generation American, this day has a special place in Karen's heart. Many years ago, Karen's grandmother moved to America with her daughter to provide a better way in the land of promise. Though she loved Jamaica, she felt that her and her family would have better opportunities in America. The pursuit of the American Dream.
For me, there is no greater nation than the USA. I love it so much that I was willing to serve my country in the military. No country is without mistakes. And though the U.S. has many, I can think of no other place that I would rather be. God bless America.
Below are a few of the pictures that were taken at the breakfast.
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