I wish I had taken pictures or videos of the fireworks I saw this year! Hubby and I went to the carnival here at Hood Stadium to eat junk food, wade through trillions of sweaty people, and watch fireworks. It was probably the best fireworks display that I’ve had the chance to see in person – especially the finale! Wow!

This year made one of only about 5 or 6 years in my life that I haven’t spent the evening watching fireworks at Duncanville or at Flagler Beach. Is that strange? Does anyone else have any Fourth of July traditions like that? It feels weird to have been in a different place, so far from family, watching fireworks alone with my husband. Nice, but strange.

I’m so glad that the bombs bursting in air on Sunday night were not the sound of attacks being made against my husband. Next year, though, he’ll be back on the battlefield when this time of year rolls around. I pray that God continues to bless and protect our troops worldwide, fighting continually for our country!