GREAT BEND, Kan.- The Fourth of July represents our country's independence and is a great reason to celebrate with friends and family. It is also a great time to think about positive ways to make our country better.
We have the freedom to make our country better in non-political ways. Volunteerism! Big Brother/Big Sister gives people a connection with youth in the community that need a positive mentor in their life, someone they can count on; Meals on Wheels give back to seniors that have given so much to our community already; homeless shelters (40 percent of homeless have veteran status), serving meals once a month, volunteering within the shelter, supplying the shelter with needed items; cleaning up garbage around a river; helping out a neighbor that needs help. The possibilities are endless, all that matters is putting in work to make our country a better place.
Think about the amount of time we waste complaining. We could spend that time working, working to put our communities and country back on track.
Make sure on this Fourth of July you spend time making plans to practice the love of your country in selfless ways.
Today is also a great day to thank our military workers, teachers, police officers, fire fighters, mothers, fathers, iron workers, oil and gas workers, farmers, anyone that contributes to our country's efficiency.
Whatever your Independence Day traditions are enjoy; I am off to shoot some fireworks into the air.
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