July 4

I know that we're in the throes of a rather contentious time in our nation's history, but today I'm thankful for all of the opportunity that living here provides.

I'm grateful that these three get to grow up as Americans and that they'll have chances to grow and chase their dreams as they see fit. 

And I'm grateful that God has a plan for each of their lives, just as He's always had a master plan for this country as a whole. We may take a meandering path sometimes, but His hand is always at work, even when we can see it.

Happy 4th.