We are now one month into our 2 month R&R in the United States!
One of the most intense side affects of living overseas, for me, is the increased sense of gratitude and patriotism I feel for this promised land. My experiences living overseas have created a new understanding and appreciation in my heart and mind that cannot be explained.
One of the most intense side affects of living overseas, for me, is the increased sense of gratitude and patriotism I feel for this promised land. My experiences living overseas have created a new understanding and appreciation in my heart and mind that cannot be explained.
The first 4th of July after coming home from our first overseas post we attended the fireworks display in my home town held in a University football stadium. As the flag was raised and we started to sing the national anthem I was completely overwhelmed by emotion. I could barely squeak out the words my heart so desperately wanted to sing as tears streamed down my face.
Not much has changed since then. I still cry whenever the national anthem is sung and I get a lump in my throat whenever I see the flag marched past me in a parade.
We are again looking forward to a traditional home-town 4th of July celebration complete with parades, barbeque's and massive fireworks displays. But I am also mindful of the many Americans living and working overseas who are not as fortunate, including many of my close friends in India. I hope you have a wonderful holiday wherever you are and in whatever circumstances you find yourselves, and thank-you for all you do to make America GREAT!
4 comments:
Amen!
It was so good to see you!
There's no place like home.
This seems like a perfect time for you to be here. Enjoy the fireworks, parades and yummy holiday food.
Thanks for reminding me I don't want to move to India. I like the good ole' US of A! Rock on!
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