Proud to be an American

I am so proud to be an American today. I just watched the beautiful reception for the Pope that took place on the White House lawn. I wasn't really going to watch it, but was just in awe as I did. The majesty of the trumpeters scattered around the alcoves of the White House was breathtaking. There was a harpest and opera singer that sang The Lord's Prayer that gave me goosebumps. Then President Bush addressed the crowd followed by the Pope's address. Followed up with the Marines singing Glory, Glory Hallelujuah. There's just something about the strength of an all-men chorus. There was a band of flutes and drums that performed that at first I thought was a bit corney, but as they continued on and marched through the area, I was just amazed. Today was a new sense of honor to be an American for me!! With all the problems in our country at this time with the election drama, the gas prices, the home foreclosures, the economy, the war, one begins to forget what a blessing it is to be born in the U.S.A.!!! I am so proud to be an American today and am so thankful to have had this little reminder today!!! Thank you, God, that you chose me to be born in the United States and be an American citizen!