Happy Fourth of July!
I have a 4th of July story to share: I think it was 1991 when my daughter and her military family were visiting us in Laconia. We decided to take them and their older son, Scott,who was eight, to the 4th celebration at Alton Bay. Those of you who've been can attest to this: those were truly an example of an American celebration in all its splendor. Crowds...we parked over on Rte. 28 ,and it seemed like we walked back from half way to Wolfeboro. There was cotton candy, flags, those light sticks that glowed in the dark, popcorn, a band concert...and--of course--the fireworks! They were wonderful. We stood down on the bridge and you could see the Bay full of boats that had come for the show. After each display they'd all blow their horns...marvelous. The grand finale was huge, and included an American flag. Scott came up to me, took my hand and said "Thank you for bringing me, Nannie, this is the best day of my life"! That is a memory I will always cherish!
Well, time has passed and there have been a number of "best days of his (and my) life"...and another one has just happened. On June 25th, Captain Scott Warnke arrived back in the USA from his year in Afghanistan! We are so thankful and appreciate all the prayers from everyone, that have taken place for him. I had to share the good news, and hope all of you have as happy a 4th of July as our family will!
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