This is a photo I took a little over a week ago while in Washington DC. The dome of the Capitol building from the floor of the Rotunda. It is awe inspiring to think of all the people of power that have stood on that ground, but it is the founding fathers that really had my attention this trip. The were not necessarily moral men as would define today, but they all seemed to know from where we came and who we must rely on. In the World War II memorial (most recent memorial) ... In a quote from the "Day of infamy" speech by FDR ... In God we Trust is completely left off - not even three dotes to show that there is more. We have come so far ... in ways that seem good - but so many that really hold us back and fence us in. Even this dome was built using wood from the old dome to power the steam engines ... would we say our time is too valuable these days?
Time is precious, but there is responsibility that comes with time. We have a responsibility to be learned individuals with a voice. Our nation is free, but our freedom is blindly taken away as we sit back and simply pray. Prayer is powerful, but we as Christians often put responsibility back on God that he has already given to us. Please - know the world we live in and voice your opinion. If one person writes a letter to their representatives - true, it may not make much impact - but when they get 100 letters from people of like mind, weather they are in agreement or not, they will know the issues matter to those they are representing. We have power through our voice!
I so enjoyed my trip and the group of people I was able to go with. I missed my kids and husband very much, but found a bit of freedom in time with myself that I have not taken in quite a while. My mom was able to come meet me there as well and spend the trip with us riding back 11 hours to Massena. It was a fun ride full of 20 questions and loads of jokes.
I just got back from a week away in Burlington, VT this week with my kids and was welcomed home by a spotless house and a lovely plant from my husband. I am a very lucky women who loves my life very much and wants to do whatever it takes to ensure my children's freedom to have such a future.
In God We Trust ... but let us not forget that it doesn't stop there ... sometimes He trust us by giving us responsibility.
1 comment:
Very well said Julie! It's so good to be reminded that we can do more than just sit back and complain about things we don't like. What an amazing trip... a gift, really, to be able to see so much of our country's history. You know, we don't "feel" that type of history on the west coast very much so I can only imagine how impactful it is to see in person. So glad you had a great time!
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