‘Out of the mouths of Babes . . . ‘

My Niece had to write a school paper entitled, “Why I am an American Patriot”. She keyed in on something many of us may not have, given the same assignment.

“I don’t think that you have to serve in the military to become a Patriot. My definition of an American Patriot is someone who cares about their country and others enough to give up their time or life for someone else. It doesn’t have to be extreme like fighting over seas; it could be something simple like picking up trash in a park.”

Yeah . . . definition time:
Patriot - a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.

Did you catch that last part? . . . ‘and its interests’ . . . DEFENDS its interests WITH DEVOTION.

We often forget to read to the period. There are so many great people who live out the most common understanding of this word. Let us never forget the many who live out the greater understanding of this word.

Thanks Elle . . . may your eyes be forever fine-tuned as you continue to grow into an exceptional young woman.