This weekend is the 4th of July, or Independence Day in the United States of America. One of my favorite songs during this time of celebrating the country is "God Bless the USA." The words paint a detailed picture of the beauty of the United States, both in a physical and emotional aspect. Our country is often depicted in a majestic manner such as this, making it seem like the greatest in the world and we often hear those bold words, "I'm proud to be an American." With all of the issues that have been cropping up over the past couple of years such as impeachment, systemic racism, foreign intervention, and most significantly the COVID-19 pandemic, I have reflected deeply about what we celebrate with the 4th of July. These issues are just a few of the many that have made me wonder about the country we praise so proudly. Am I really proud to be an American? Thomas Jefferson wrote the candid words of the Declaration of Independence, which were th
Dear Reader, Some friends of mine have recently been writing blogs about different topics from entrepreneurship to family life. There are some really consistent writers; some are very articulate. At the beginning of this year, one posted for the first time in 16 months! However, no matter how often they write or what topic they address, it is always nice to hear from old friends, especially on a platform where they share their most honest feelings. I love reading what these friends are doing and what they are going through. With that said, I come to you again from behind the keyboard to apologize for my neglect in writing due to working, parenting and singing. How can I keep from singing? Down below I will give you a life update, but I wanted to inform you all of how great our Heavenly Father is. He knows us. He loves us. He wants the best for us. He sent His son to fulfill the atonement and learn how each one of us feels in order to comfort us in our times of need. Now, for an