Today's meeting was very enriching. I am so grateful for the inspiration of the Daughters of Liberty. You gals help me to feel so hopeful in the future! It is at times intimidating to think of having to articulate what we understand of the principles upon which this nation was founded. I can get so tongue tied! I know that as we meet we will become more well-versed in this government "lingo" and feel more confident in sharing what we know in our heart is true. These principles are timeless--I know that our Founding Fathers were inspired.

On August 6th, 1862, my great, great grandfather--a Civil War soldier serving the Union--related the following to his wife in a letter:
"I think we have just commenced a terrible war. How it will end God only knows and trusting Him I think we shall finally triumph over our enemies and that our nation will stand for the brightest most powerful nation in the world."

That statement made by a humble soldier almost 150 years ago was, I believe, in a sense prophetic. This nation is a light to other nations (didn't Reagan say that?). We need to remember that we need not apologize for what we stand for. We need to take on the role of "teacher" in our families and among our friends--teaching the truth of how this nation was founded and who the inspired men were that founded it. Remember the song "Book of Mormon Stories". . .the last verse ends: ". . .given this land, if WE live righteously." This is truly a choice land and we will continue to live strong in the Lord so that this nation will be "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all".