Happy July 4th! Hope you are enjoying the long weekend.

Today I’m grateful to live in a county where I am free. Where I can worship God without fear of reprisal for my beliefs. I believe God has His hand on America, regardless of how each individual looks at their lives. There are many who pray daily for this country, many who speak out for the Lord. We are children of God above all else and I will boldly proclaim my relationship with Jesus each and every day.

I am also an American. I appreciate the sacrifices many before me made in order that I may live in this free country. We have a rich history of men and women who answered the call to service in the military and the government, both local and national. We may not all agree on every topic, but we all live in a great county.

So, as you barbecue or picnic in one of our wonderful national parks, go out on a boat, enjoy the beach or hike trails in the beautiful mountains, from sea to shining sea, we are all of one mind today; thankful that we live in the United States of America.

Tara Randel is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. Family values, a bit of mystery and of course, love and romance, are her favorite themes, because she believes love is the greatest gift of all. Look for her next Harlequin Heartwarming romance, His Small Town Dream, available August 2022 . For more information about her books, visit Tara at www.tararandel.com. Like her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TaraRandelBooks. Sign up for Tara’s Newsletter.