Happy Canada Day!

It's Canada Day!  Patti and I went to the local parade this morning.  It was nice to be out, chat with a few people and see some of the hard work that went into the floats.  I think I get more out of parades when I'm with my grandchildren or other young children.  It looks much more spectacular when you try to see it through their eyes.

Anyway I was thinking about how thankful I am to be a Canadian and live in this great country.  So here are a few things I'm thankful for about Canada.

1.  The freedom of speech and religion we have to practice our faith without fear.  I know the support or even the tolerance is not what it was, but we still have the freedom.

2.  Four seasons.  As much as I complain about the cold, I love snow and the crisp air of winter, the newness of Spring with a thousand different shades of green, the warmth and thunderstorms of summer, and the colours of Fall.  I even love the leaves falling from the trees.  I just can't picture a tree that never loses all its leaves.

3.  The vastness of this country.  Lakes, rocks, prairies, mountains, wildlife, cities, forests, oceans...  It takes days to drive across this country and around every turn is something unique and beautiful.

4.  Access to everything we could possibly need or want.  We are amazingly rich compared to most of the world.

5.  The people: friendly, innovative, kind, hearty, generous...

I am thankful for the privilege to have lived in a few different areas of Canada and experience the differences and the likenesses.  "God keep our land glorious and free, O Canada we stand on guard for thee."

Your turn!  Take a moment to share at least one or two things you are thankful for in this country of Canada.  It's good for the patriotism and the soul!

Dave