Playing dominoes at the kitchen table with Uncle Robert. Is it time to eat yet??What a day! The family was coming over at 2 to begin the Independence Day festivities, with the meal to be at 4, so Kitty and Sarah came over to help Grandmama get everything ready. What capable young ladies! They are thinking way ahead of me, not only in ordinary tasks like sweeping the floor, but in creative endeavors like pulling together patriotic centerpieces from bits and pieces here and there.
As the meal was winding down, different ones were sharing thoughts and quotes from godly founders. We particularly like this one from John Adams:
“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
We felt compelled to fulfill President Adams’ desires:
We had prayer and other acts of solemn acts of devotion
The children paraded and put on sweet little shews
There were games and sports indoors and out
Guns were part of a little adventure in the woods
The dinner bell loudly proclaimed when dinner was ready
Granddaddy and Uncle Chris dazzled us with illuminations out in front
of the grove
The only thing we didn’t get to was the bonfire. It was hot enough today. We took a few minutes to record more on the children’s CD, and their mothers (my daughters) joined them on “I’ll Fly Away”. Uncle Robert is leaving on business soon, so we are getting as much recording done as possible, since he is our “sound man”.
What a blessing to spend the day reinforcing the good things God has given us and shown us about His providential hand on our country! God bless America – God save America. Thank you, Lord, for our country.
It must be said, the food was great,
Barbeque fare, a too-full plate.
Banana pudding, canteloupe,
Brownies, too! I just can’t cope!
Building memories once again
All a part of God’s great plan.
They’ve all gone home and we are blest,
Now it’s time to get some rest!
4 comments:
Bonnie,
I'm glad you had a wonderful day! We had our annual trip to the beach. I sit under the umbrella and the girls and Marty swim and boogie board. Needless to say everyone had a great time and slept in this morning!
Lynn
Loved your cute poem! I also love reading all the comments from friends far and near! Hi, Lynn - Hi, Tammy!
sounds fabulous as usual!marc was in the hospital so ours was low key..blessings to you!
Lynn, isn't it great to be near the beach? Glad you had fun!
Dischers, thanks! It was a wonderful day, wasn't it? And the sweet girls came over the next day, and ... whoosh! It was all cleaned up! What a blessing!
Marye, I am so sorry to hear about Marc. We'll be praying for him and trusting the Lord for recovery. Sometimes, low key is good. Thanks for visiting, Marye.
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