Quite frankly, I’m heartbroken over the current state of our great nation. I love her, but I’m a little over the ruling class (both sides of the aisle) running her and her guiding principles into the ground. Our nation was built on truth, independence, and a deep desire to have self sufficient citizens with the smallest government possible. Sometimes it feels like we are getting farther and farther from that.

My family took a beating over the last year for a country who seemingly couldn’t care less and a mission that I’m not quite sure we should be involved in. But it pales in comparison to those families who gave it all! I will always. ALWAYS. be ridiculously grateful to those who laid down their life for America and our freedom. I will also be incredibly grateful to their families because I cannot imagine what that knock on the door feels like or what the days after hold.

This Memorial Day if you want to post flags and be super pro-America, awesome. Do it tomorrow and the next day, too. Do it by defending truth, defending the principles America was founded on. Dig deep and find courage to stand up to the destruction that is taking place within our borders and government houses — you can stand up, too.

What if honoring those who gave it all looked different this year? What if we turn off mainstream media, ask questions, and think critically about recent events? What if we use our hands to love our neighbors instead of being keyboard warriors who regurgitate MSM talking points? What if we have calm, thoughtful discussions with people who may disagree with us?! What if we chose to celebrate things that we have in common instead of looking for things to divide us? Be brave and honor those who gave it all to our great nation.