A Memorial Day Special

Today too many people look around and, wringing their hands, say, "So many problems; how are we going to solve all of these problems?" They need to be reminded that life is not a series of problems to be solved, but a series of adventures. And what are we as Americans if not lovers of adventure. From that first adventure of crossing the Atlantic in a tiny ship called the Mayflower, to the adventures of crossing ragging rivers, vast plains, and towering mountains to settle this land; and then on to the greatest adventure of them all, putting a man on the Moon, we have proven ourselves to be a people who do not look at a set of challenges and say, "Oh, so many problems;" but instead say, "An adventure?! Yeeha, let's go!"

So now we face some challenging adventures. The adventure of maintaining our security, culture, and way of life so that future generations can have the same opportunities the founding Fathers had to be all that God intended them to be. The adventure of creating a population of healthy citizens who rely on a healthy diet, a healthy lifestyle, and a healthy mind-set, rather than on doctors and pharmaceuticals. And the adventure of creating a well educated population which has more than just an understanding of math and science, but also understands ethics and aesthetics, so that the people will know what is truly good and beautiful in life.

These are challenging adventure filled with many difficulties. But should any among us say, "Can we really do all these things," let them remember that we are the ones who made it through the Donner Pass, built the Panama Canal, and put men on the Moon. We are Americans; there is nothing we cannot do.

So, as we face the great adventures before us, may the God of our forefathers abide with us and guide us. May he armor us with courage, cloak us with compassion, endow us with wisdom, and lead us always in His peace.

Happy Memorial Day!