Friday, May 27, 2011

~AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

O beautiful for spacious skies


for amber waves of grain,


For purple mountain majesties


Above the fruited plain!


America!  America!
God shed His grace on thee,


And crown thy good with brotherhood


(my dad ~ 1942)

From sea to shining sea.


I pray you & your family will remember
 those who are fighting for our freedom
and for those who have.

(this picture was taken through the leaded glass on our front door)

Joining the others for
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22 comments:

  1. Janettessage.blogspot.comMay 27, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chill bumps from my toes to my head...you did a beautiful job on this. Blessings and Happy Memorial Day.

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  2. DorothyMay 27, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    You did a wonderful job putting this together! That last picture with the scripture is so timely and true!!! I just hope enough of God's people will obey that scripture!!!
    Have a great weekend!

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  3. S. EtoleMay 27, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Yes! Great photos! Have a wonderful week-end.

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  4. ChristineMay 27, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Your purple mountains are beautiful!
    Clever way of showing the American Flag, through the leaded glass.
    But my favorite picture, is your dad, standing so dignified in his uniform.

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  5. CharlotteMay 27, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Very nice reminder of our beautiful country, and those who fight to protect it.

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  6. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comMay 28, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Beautiful post.I wish more people thought about what Memorial Day means,besides cookouts and swimming and drinking!

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  7. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Great and very interesting post Karen, I lake it!
    Happy weekend:)

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  8. CharlotteMay 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Beautiful post. Absolutely appropriate for this weekend.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  9. RebeccaMay 28, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    A beautiful post. I particularly liked the photo of your dad.

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  10. SusanMay 28, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Oh, this was so beautiful!! Thanks so much...

    Blessings to you♥

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  11. elizabethMay 29, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Beautiful photos my friend!

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  12. Janis Van KeurenMay 29, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Beautiful photos once again, Karen. You have done a lovely job in presenting them and the song.

    Blessings,
    Janis

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  13. VirginiaMay 29, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    God Bless all of our Veterans, living and fallen and their families. May we be mindful to pray for those who serve and protect and those fighting now for our freedoms.

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  14. KristenMay 29, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    This is absolutely lovely. What a beautiful tribute to the many who have served - and continue to serve - our country. My prayers are continually with them.

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  15. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Oh, Karen, what a moving post. Thank you!! Where did you take the picture of the mountains? I have been trying to comment on this post for three days but there was something wrong and I kept getting looped back to the comment page. I think this one is going to work. Thanks again for a thoughtful and moving post!

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  16. CedarMay 30, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Stunning post! Truly beautiful and inspiring! Perfect for today. Love the shot of the flag through your door with that verse. Lovely!

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  17. Geri May 31, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Wonderful tribute for Memorial Day and beautiful scripture!

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  18. Elizabeth DianneMay 31, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful!

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  19. Nikki (Sarah)June 5, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    great photos....

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  20. Sweet LilyJune 8, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!
    Salute!

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  21. MistyJune 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing!!

    Blessings,
    Misty

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  22. College PapersJune 16, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    very beautiful capture of images. showing natural beauty.

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