Last night you got to see your first orchestra concert and hear Daddy play! We were at the San Angelo Symphony 4th of July pops show outside on the banks of the Concho River. We got to play with Mommy's friend, Emily, and her girls Piper and Keller (their daddy was playing trumpet in the orchestra). The end of the concert was a big fireworks show. You liked the lights but not the loud noises. Some of the bangs scared you and I had to cover your ears (I bet next year you'll enjoy it a whole lot more!). You also got hungry (so did Keller) so Emily and I covered up and nursed you two girls there in the park by the light of the fireworks. I'll never forget it!
Today we're visiting Grandma and Bumpaw for the afternoon. Bumpaw is fixing a special 4th of July dinner and we will have ice cream and watermelon for desert (Well, the rest of us will. You, baby girl, will have milk!). Yummy!
My prayer for you this Independence Day is that you grow up to be proud of your country and our heritage here. Remember that she, like her people, is not perfect but is good at heart. Be a good steward of her people and resources, and live by the old Sumatanga saying, "Let no one say and say to your shame, 'This was a place of beauty 'til you came.'"
