. . . i love to see the temple . . .

. . . quite a poignant moment 

as i snapped this photo . . .

. . . flags all across arizona, 

including this one on the temple grounds, 

are flying at half mast 

this fourth of july week . . .

. . . as we remember, 

grieve the loss of, honor, and respect 

the nineteen hot shot firefighters 

who lost their lives 

fighting the yarnell hill wildfire 

near prescott . . .

. . . i love this country . . .

. . . i give thanks every day 

for the privilege of living in a land 

where i can worship as i choose . . .

. . . a land that was founded 

on the very principle 

of freedom of religion . . .

. . . a land so diverse and beautiful . . .

. . . a land with countless opportunities . . .

. . . freedom --- i do not take it for granted . . .

. . . god bless america, land that i love . . .