Current Events, Miss Rosa Parks and Miss Betsy Ross

Matthew had many neat things in his AdCraft office. The items he wanted to keep have been brought home and we will find homes for everything at our house. Many of these items have to do with taxidermy. Some of the furry creatures are mine so it's all good.

One of the items he brought home is a very neat shadow box display. A couple years ago Matthew did a sign for MSG Trevor Lavergne. The sign was put on a hospital for injured soldiers in Tikrit. MSG Lavergne sent back a letter of thanks and some official paperwork stating the American flag he was bringing to Matthew was flown over the hospital in Iraq. I was explaining to Isaiah that the folded flag, pictures, letters and documents in the frame state that this flag was flown over the 325th Combat Support Hospital for Iraqi Freedom V.

Isaiah's eyes got really wide and he said, "You mean that's a REAL American Flag?"

I said that it was but wasn't sure why he was excited about the flag and not the location in which is was flown.

Isaiah asked again, "That's really a REAL American flag?"

"Yes, honey but, there are OTHER flags flying around the world. It's not the ONLY American flag."

Isaiah said, "Yeah but, that's a real one?"

"Yes," I said, "it's just folded up, behind the glass."

"Yeah but, it's a real one, like from Rosa Parks?"

Oh boy, we had a little discussion about Miss Parks and Miss Ross. I assured him Betsy Ross did not sew this particular flag. I'm quite certain.

If anyone knows about the "How it's Made" television show and when they may be airing an episode on how American flags are sewn I'd appreciate a head's up.

The Freedom of Choice Act

Jen at one life...One God wrote a post much better than I could attempt. Please take the time to read what Jen wrote and watch the video below. I think it's about 30 seconds in length. There is a Fight the FOCA button on the left in which you can use to sign the petition against this act. Thank you.

Sighting

Have you ever noticed that not all towns have their fireworks display on the 4th of July? I suppose I can understand the point if you think of it as a way to draw folks in for the other events that may be happening but, I don't like it! Call me crazy.

As a result of this breech in etiquette ( 5 points if you know what movie that phrase is from) my fam. and I went to the beautiful town of Amery for their 4th of July fireworks that are ON the 4th of July. Their display was amazing. It was finale after finale in my opinion. The show was so long that my kiddos couldn't even make it through the whole show. We had to leave early, after 50 minutes, they just couldn't make it and we had a bit of a hike back to the car. We never even saw the real finale. I can only imagine. Next year, I know we'll make it next year.

Also, before the display they played the Star Spangled Banner and we all stood and could see a flag hanging from an extended firetruck ladder. So, Amery had 4th of July fireworks ON the 4th of July, an American flag AND the national anthem. This just doesn't seem to happen anymore.

Besides all the patriotic wonder of the night guess who I saw? It's crazy really..... Can you guess?

I saw KRISTI and KELLI ! Kelli and I ran to each other like you see in dream sequences in movies but, I won't get into that part. How cool!

Happy 4th of July

Say Thanks - Gratitude Campaign

My mom sent me this video in an email and I thought it was a good way for my fellow introverts to speak up.