Last night, I went to the mall with a friend. It was late, and we ended up closing down several stores before sitting on a bench just inside the main entrance ... and praying. During prayer my friend mentioned how blessed we are to be able to pray in public like that, without fear.
She was right.
I also find it amazing that I can wake up, feed my children a full and substantial breakfast, put dishes into my dishwasher to be cleaned, dress everyone in beautiful and well-made clothing, read them a selection of books from our overflowing children's library, drive downtown to visit a pristine park on base, and have lunch with my husband - all without incident or fear.
While we had lunch at said park, a gaggle of emergency vehicles convened on the fast-food restuarant across the street. And again, I thought of our blessed existence. Someone flipping burgers can pull a little lever when he or she senses danger, and immediately, the burger-fliping joint will be evacuated while four emergency vehicles rush to the rescue. Truly, we have it far better than we realize in this vast, free country of ours. I hope I never take these blessings for granted.
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