Now that the 4th of July holiday is behind us, did you remember to appreciate what it took for you to enjoy it?
Did you thank the fast-food worker who prepared your meal? Or the waitress at the restaurant? Did you remember the people who died to guarantee the Constitution was upheld? Did you remember the police department who kept you safe? The fire department who saved you or somebody else? What about the grocery clerk who worked while you took the liberty of stocking your fridge for the forthcoming week? Or the convenience store clerk who sold you that pack of smokes, beer, or the last bag of chips you needed for your stellar party? What about the amusement park worker or the special events worker?
Many people sacrificed their celebration so others could celebrate. Now I don’t say this with the belief that everybody should have the day off…the terrorists and criminals would absolutely LOVE that and many of us would certainly have ran out of dip!
I say this just to remind everybody that our country is just that: A collection of people who give and take for the benefit of the whole.
That is worth appreciating.