I love America.
I love the people who live here.
However, our country is often criticized for one dumb thing or another, and there are those who seem to do their best to take her down.
I have often wondered if they ever take into consideration what would happen if they succeeded in anyway. Where would they go then for all the help they need, as we, the “good old US of A", do help in every direction.
No, not all people are kind or good or thoughtful, but there are many who will share what little or much they have to help others here as well as in places far away. They do it because they are kind and care about the welfare of others, and many of them start young.
Examples may be a little or a lot. Recently, Troy Utpadel loaded bales on a hayrack and took young people on a hayride to collect funds for UNICEF.
He didn't have to give up his day, but he did. Little Emma Esplan, only naive in mind, was able to cover the bare feet of the people of Haiti, and helped get them shoes to wear. She also helped alleviate them of some of the poverty they must suffer on a daily basis.
There are countless people in our communities who have turned their tragedy into triumph by fostering benefits and raising funds for things like cancer and other illnesses that have raised havoc. There are those who did so-called “mundane” things because the ill or incapacitated couldn't do them for themselves: raking leaves leaves, fixing leaky roofs or broken steps as well as other repairs; the list goes on.
I can think of many more like the ladies who get together and sew quilts for warmth or spend days sewing garments, bringing their own sewing machines along with their time and energy.
Who you are is what you do!
You can be a valuable asset to your family and your community. You are a person who can make a difference because you're not ordinary. You are capable of being remarkable and outstanding.
When you're tempted to think of the thoughtless, the greedy, and the cruel things some people are capable of, remember that only the Lord knows why. Think of all the good people in America that make this a place where even those who don't really like us will do anything to come here and be a part of this country.
Abraham Lincoln said, "I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis." Freedom was founded on ideals from people who believed they could make a difference and they did.
Somehow it seems our nation does the best when facing adversity, and that is what is happening today. You find remarkable innovations in the place you least expect.
Hard times, killer storms — we need people who will stand up and make our nation stronger; people with compassion for this country who will work for the country before themselves.
There are countries who will work to become the world’s superpower by whatever means, absorbing our factories and jobs at a price because they have no quam about using materials and methods to their economic advantage. Spiraling price competition from China and India and Internet is driving prices down to their lowest levels.
It is time we wake up and know our country did not become what it is by apathetic people who think someone else will make it all go away while they sit back and expect the government to pay the tab. It is time to look at overspending: politically and individually.
Buy American and increase employment and prove to the world that we have competent, willing workers who value their jobs, work habits, less waste, fewer government programs, limited spending and breaking the chain of expecting a hand out.
Our people care and share and enrich their communities with their kindness. “God Bless America” isn't just words, it has real meaning.
If I had one wish, it would be that everyone love one another and care; feeding the hungry, clothing the needy, and warming the world with acts of kindness. I am proud of our community and the people who live here.
I am proud of our churches and church families. I am proud of our country.
Free. You were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
God Bless America!
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Birthdays and Anniversaries:
• Thursday, November 15th: Sydney Ann Collins, Greg Riley, John Flor Jr., Daniel Mucha, Lee Waage, Cynthia Callahan, Jacob Douglas Bell.
• Friday, November 16th: Ross Sletten, Asa Daniel Russell Johnson, Matthew Marcus, Betty Brandt, Ronald Johnson, Fred Schmidt, Miranda Dubois.
• Saturday, November 17th: Presley Ann Broskoff, Mikayla Sue Brouwers, Stuart Kubat, Nathan Larson, Milton Wayne, Gloria Jensen, Nathan Schmidt, Elvern Holland, David Kasper, Jim Olson, Daniel Ingvaldson, John Nelson, Trisha Cyr, Brad & Donna Borchert.
• Sunday, November 18th: Edrea Marae Kubista, Toni Wayne Smith, Stella Langlie, LeRoy Peterson, Kim Lehmberg, Ernest Anderson, Paul Groth, Allen Schewe, Gordy & Karol Carroll.
• Monday, November 19th: Sidney Ellen Schultz, Kolby Dale Boverhuis, Deb Schmidt, Ruth Dunn, Roger Dulas, Jennifer Kycek, Chanelle McCamish, Darrin Peterson, Mandi Wobschall, William Conley, LaShawn & Gretchen Ray, Jeff & Julie Cornelius.
• Tuesday, November 20th: Chuck Pence, Howard Pence, Eric Simon, David A. Hanson, Angie Blouin Sikel, Dennis Blouin, Scott Brekke, Malinda Fennert, Alisha Waalkens, Heather Crabtree Krenke, Kristine Kelly, Rachel Nelson, Holly Mattson.
• Wednesday, November 21st: Paul Wallace, Angie Johnson, Paul Kasper, Desirae Farr, Cheryl Harpel, Greg Schimek, Leah Leak, Leah Maddox Larson, Abby Underland, Dustin Burshem, Robin & Jan Jepson.
May God bless you with a beautiful year to enjoy!
