It seems bad news is presented every day.  Seldom do we hear about things we enjoy, love and often take for granted.  On any given day, we always have more blessings than problems.  I’ve been thinking about what is right about our country and I‘ve come up with a lot of good news.  If you add yours to mine, we would run out of paper.  The next time you feel down about all the negatives, think about the positives.  They are all around us, just waiting to be appreciated.  One never misses something until it is taken away.    Here are some of the many, many things I love about nation:

            Attending the church of my choice

            Voting at the polls and having a voice

            Marrying the love of my life

            Shows with Andy Taylor and Barney Fife

            Seeing a Nativity scene down the street

            A hug and a laugh from those I greet

            Christmas carols that bring me cheer

            My loving Savior who is always near

            A dream come true with a lot of hard work

            A loving father whose role is not shirked

            An older couple with a haltering stride

            Reading the Bible for a lifetime guide

            Hearing “Taps” played with a trickling tear.

            Living in America, free without fear.

            Seeing flags flying on “Veterans Day”

            Hearing the laughter of children at play

            Steeples on churches with bells that chime

            Teachers explaining lessons one more time

            Forgiving those who trespass against me

            Being proud of ancestors and the family tree.

            Farmers who work from dawn until night

            Restaurants opening at morning’s light

            Mountain moving faith, refusing defeat

            Giving a smile to everyone you meet

            People praying for others, sacrificing their time

            Not holding grudges nor deceit in the mind

            Remembering veterans who gave us their all

            Being proud of our country and standing tall

            Righting the wrongs wherever you can

            Living at peace with your fellowman

            A cherish of freedom and the blessings brought

            Honoring the memory of those who have fought.

            What’s right with our country?  Why is it so grand?

            It’s God-fearing people who take a right stand!