Once again I found myself in a foreign country on the 4th of July which is one of my favorite holidays. I am just thankful that I was able to attend the Embassy's 4th of July event. It was wonderful to spend the time with fellow Americans celebrating the birth of the greatest country on earth. There are few countries that have the freedoms that we as Americans do, and while many countries are modeled after the freedoms that we enjoy every day, few truly understand freedoms such as we have.
Last year, I had been in country such a little time that I didn't know many people and so didn't take very many photos. Well, I have made quite a few friends here, and so this year I was better about getting photos taken.
(Tom Butler, Dan Nice, Royanna Butler)
(Lori Littau )
(Wendy and Colin Smith)
(Lisa, Kelly & Isabelle Busby )
(Brandon Savona)
I even got to get a picture with the US Ambassador to Latvia, Judith G. Garber. I actually am on very friendly terms with the Ambassador (not many people can say that and it be true!) and also got to escort other ambassadors to greet Ambassador Garber at the event. Such amazing experiences that I am having!
It is my prayer that the Lord may continue to bless the USA and that her people will always stand for freedom and righteousness. I am proud to be an American and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, and wouldn't give it up for anything in this world.
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