At a time when it seems to "politically incorrect" to stand up, and say with pride, that you are an American, it just makes my heart sing to see that our schools are still teaching our children what it means to be an American! Granted, our country is a mess right now and folks are scared to death at what's around the next bend. I do not, however, as a parent, want my child to be anything other than proud, of where our country has been and the progress that's been made. After all, we did just elect our first African American president....something I never thought I'd see in my lifetime. Although, thus far, Barrack has proven to be a bit disappointing, I'm still holding out hope that there's positive change coming. I am quite pleased with Barrack's push to get more people involved within our local communities. Something this nation seems to have long forgotten is that it takes a village, working together, to bring up the coming generations. I'm hopeful the tides are changing, and that it's beginning with my children's generation.
My heart just sang over the last week, to watch that American pride twinkle in Jake's eyes. He's been practicing singing the Star Spangled Banner for the last 2 weeks at school in preparation for singing it at the local high school's homecoming game. He sang with such pride, such confidence, and proved to perform like the All American Boy that he is!
He joined Tiger Cubs this year, and has literally put his all into it. Our family has been doing volunteer work since before Jake was born, so he knows the importance of "giving back". He had his first fundraiser for his boy scout troop last week, and I'm so freakin' proud of him, and the spirit with which he tackled this fundraiser. By himself, he raised over $400 for his local troop, selling popcorn. At a time when everyone is struggling to open their wallets for anything extra, I'm grateful that so many people supported Jake's efforts. His positive attitude took him a long way! If it were not for the power of choice we have in this country, it would not have been possible.
Now, on to his next endeavor....he's decided to form his own Relay For Life Team for Relay 2010, in memory of his grandmother, who we lost last May. His team will be called the "Mighty Mites", and Mighty only begins to describe my little man. He's set a goal of raising $1,000 for the American Cancer Society, and will be starting his fundraising next month, selling hand painted Christmas ornaments. You know Mommy is his biggest cheerleader! The boy makes me proud!
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