The Indelible American Spirit

Sometimes I fear America has lost its way. Hearing and watching people decry our way of life, specifically, those blessed and fortunate enough to live here, bothers me to my core. Without a doubt, I follow politics, have my own opinions on various political topics, and, if you follow me on social media you know already that I have zero problem sharing my take on things.


When I watch the news and see idiots out protesting various events, or watch as people take positions on topics that do not align with American values or our way of life, I feel my ire rising like steam off an Alabama highway after a good rain in July. Like many others, I struggle to bite my tongue when I see people tearing at the very fabric of society and questioning our laws. Want to change things, do it the right way via legislation!


Then something like Hurricane Harvey occurs and we witness people helping people regardless of race or social station. We've seen neighbors pulling neighbors out of raging and dangerous waters, flotillas of private boats arriving in droves to help, and an outpouring of money, food, water, and clothes to help our fellow Americans.


In order to preserve our way of life, we must embrace this resilience and dependence on self and neighbor, rather than on government or elected officials. The backbone of our nation was built on hard work, drive, and a never-say-die attitude. If the rest of the world has decided they do not like us, that is fine. We love one another and will have each other's back in good times and bad.


As we watch with great fear the next natural catastrophe close in on us, let us remember to hold the people of this country in our hearts and prayers. After the storm has passed, let us rush to aid our fellow Americans get back on their feet.


Forget the fringe drivel; none of that stuff is relevant, and I know we are the greatest country on the planet because of our willingness to help one another without question. We are rich because we have one another. We prosper because we care. We love because that is what we are called to do.