This evening we got together to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. It truly is a time for celebration. We had lots of grateful citizens there tonight and even one member of the New Mexico National Guard. He does not know if his unit will be deployed again, but I certainly hope not. It was good to visit with him and with the others gathered there tonight. Many of them we have been friends with for years but we only see each other a few times per year, not really often enough to get our visiting done. But it made you feel good on the inside to see them, to visit with them and learn what is presently going on in their lives. Also, making some new friends with solid folks that add another joy to our lives. How blessed we are to live in America, to have the right to assemble ourselves, to have generous amounts of wonderful food and deserts available for our enjoyment and the ability to do it all without any fear of interference of any type from police or outlaws. Our thanks to the all the families who brought the food and drinks tonight. A great time together…..