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Independence Day — Let Freedom Ring!
For most of us, when we think of the Fourth of July holiday, the first things that come to mind are backyard barbecues and fireworks! Fireworks have been part of Independence Day, the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, since its first celebration in July 1777. The first Fourth of July fireworks were lit over Philadelphia’s and Boston’s night skies. From there, the tradition took off, and by 1783, the public could purchase all kinds of fireworks for their own Fourth of July celebrations.
When our kids were young, we celebrated the Fourth of July with friends in our neighborhood. Our son Aaron loved fireworks and begged John to take him to the fireworks store every year. Always concerned about safety and the local laws, John would mostly buy sparklers, firecrackers, and Roman candles. To the kids, it was as good as red, white, and boom! When the kids got a little older, our next-door neighbor bought the big fireworks and put on quite a show in their backyard. We would sit on our deck and get a first-row seat to the spectacle.
One year, to encourage the kids to learn more about the meaning behind the Fourth of July, we suggested they put on a play about the Revolutionary War. We invited our friends’ kids from down the street to participate in writing a play to be performed after the annual backyard cookout. I heard that the playhouse in Norwalk was closing, and they were selling the costumes and props. I drove to Norwalk and found some red coats and muskets for the play. The kids put on a great show featuring Paul Revere, the Boston Tea Party, and ultimately, the signing of the Declaration of Independence (with sparklers, of course). What’s unique to America’s independence is that it’s not just national independence; it is the personal freedoms guaranteed to each of us as individual citizens. Although it’s not in our Constitution, protecting and preserving our health is key to all our other freedoms. Every day we represent people who have had a part of their health taken from them by someone else’s wrongdoing. We see firsthand how devastating it can be to lose one’s health. We are lucky to have a constitutional system that provides a remedy for those whose health has been compromised through no fault of their own. So, this year, as I look up at the wondrous fireworks display, I will be reminded of how fortunate and thankful I am for the health of myself and my family.
–Hillary
The neighborhood kids on Fourth of July, 1999
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What We Are Reading This Summer
John: John just finished “Hero of the Empire” by Candice Millard, the biographical account of the life and legacy of Winston Churchill with a focus on his daring escape during the war with Boer rebels traversing hundreds of miles of enemy territory. He is looking forward to reading Millard’s newest book, “River of Gods,” the harrowing story of one of the great feats of exploration of all time at the Nile River’s headwaters. If you enjoy historical narrative nonfiction, nobody writes it better than bestselling author Candice Millard, and she is a native of Lexington, Ohio! Hillary: Hillary recently read “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty, a fast-paced novel that looks at marriage and siblings and how the people we love the most can hurt the deepest. Moriarty is the bestselling author of “Big Little Lies” and “Nine Perfect Strangers,” which were adapted into series on HBO. “Apples Never Fall” is currently being produced for screen adaptation but is a fun, page- turning summer read! Rachel: Rachel is reading “Beautiful World, Where Are You” by Sally Rooney, the bestselling author of “Conversations with Friends” and “Normal People,” both adapted into television series on Hulu. “Beautiful World” is a story about four friends on the cusp of their 30s struggling to figure out how they should live and find meaning in a
troubled world. Rooney’s unembellished prose is rich in conversations and is captivating and easy to read. Stephanie: Stephanie is reading “Shoutin’ in the Fire: An American Epistle,” by Danté Stewart, a stirring meditation on being Black and learning to love in a loveless, anti-Black world. Using his personal experiences as a church leader, Stewart gives breathtaking language to his reckoning with the legacy of white supremacy — both the kind that hangs over our country and the kind internalized on a molecular level. Carrie: Carrie is reading “Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life” by Craig Groeschel. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands the spiral of unhealthy thought patterns. Drawing upon scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace God intends you to live. Cheyenne: Cheyenne, who recently earned her master’s degree in English, is reading “Be Here to Love Me at the End of the World” by Sasha Fletcher, a love story set in a bad dream about America, concerning permanent debt, secret police, making dinner, and unpaid invoices — right up to the end of the world. Fletcher writes
Lighting Fireworks This Fourth of July?
FOLLOW THESE SAFETY TIPS
Follow the fireworks’ instructions. Before lighting your fireworks, take some time to read safety labels and instructions. By reading the directions, you will know exactly what to expect from the firework and can light it accordingly. You should never light a firework while it’s still in your hand. You also need to make sure you can get to a safe distance from the firework after lighting it.
While fireworks were once limited to professional displays, we can now buy our own fireworks and shoot them off on our own property thanks to recent legislation.
If you’re planning to light fireworks this year, use the utmost caution. Although fireworks companies claim their products are safer than
ever before, 243 people on average visit the emergency room every day between June 21 and July 21. Don’t be part of that statistic — follow these firework safety tips to have a fun and safe Fourth of July!
Follow local and state guidelines and laws.
Cities, counties, and states have made many changes to our fireworks laws the
Have a designated fireworks shooter.
past two years. It’s imperative you read up on these changes to ensure you aren’t breaking the law or putting anyone at risk when lighting fireworks. Every state in the country has different
Even though everyone wants to be involved in the lighting and shooting of fireworks, it’s best that one person is in charge. This person should be a sober adult. Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. This individual should make sure no children are shooting off fireworks and take spectator safety into account. They also must wear some type of eye protection while lighting fireworks.
fireworks laws and individual communities within each state have their own sets of laws involving fireworks. Educate yourself before celebrating.
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Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake
Barb: Barb likes to read a good mystery in the summer, and she is currently reading “The Nine Tailors” by Dorothy Sayers, featuring fictional detective Lord Peter Wimsey. The story is set in the Cambridgeshire Fens and revolves around a group of bell-ringers at the local parish church. When a disfigured corpse is discovered in a country parish, the local rector pleads with Lord Peter to take on what will become one of his most brilliant and complicated cases. Theresa: Theresa is reading “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the perfect summer read about four famous surfing siblings throwing an epic party in Malibu to celebrate the end of summer. Filled with high drama at the beach, “Malibu Rising” is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them … and what they will leave behind. Emma: Emma is reading “The Afghanistan Papers” by Craig Whitlock, the bestselling investigative story of how three successive presidents and their military commanders deceived the public year after year about America’s longest war, foreshadowing the Taliban’s recapture of Afghanistan. Not a light summer read, but still fast-paced and vivid, filled with bombshell revelations.
Hillary has been making this lemon blueberry Bundt cake for many years during blueberry season with rave reviews. It is moist and lemony and packed with fresh blueberries. Easy to whip up and always delicious!
INGREDIENTS • 3 1/4 cups cake flour, plus 3 tbsp divided • 1 tsp baking soda • 1 tsp salt • 1 cup butter, softened • 2 cups sugar • Zest of 2 large lemons
• 1/4 cup of buttermilk • 2 1/2 cups blueberries
For the Glaze • 1 cup powdered sugar • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted • Pinch of salt
Inspiration Corner — Brandie Cochran
• 3 large eggs • 1 tsp of pure lemon extract
We are so pleased to feature Brandie Cochran in this month’s inspiration corner!
DIRECTIONS
No one should ever have to endure the kind of extreme hardship thrust into Brandie’s life through no fault of her own. In a split second, everything was turned upside down and her life hung in the balance.
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter and flour a 10-cup (9-inch) Bundt pan. 2. In a large bowl, sift 3 1/4 cups flour, baking soda, and salt. 3. With electric mixer or stand mixer, cream butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Then add eggs and lemon extract. Beat 3 minutes. 4. Add dry ingredients and buttermilk. Mix until combined. 5. Toss blueberries with 3 tbsp of flour. Gently stir blueberries into mixture by hand and pour batter into prepared pan. 6. Bake for 50–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes and turn out onto a plate. 7. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for glaze and drizzle on the cake. Enjoy!
Through sheer determination and strength of character, Brandie held on and fought to take control of her recovery.
As if the process of learning to walk again wasn’t enough, Brandie enrolled in online classes to get her national pharmacy tech certification, which allowed her to get her dream job as a pharmacy tech at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.
In her new position, Brandie serves as both a valued employee and a role model for kids who are facing their own health challenges.
Brandie’s quote is from Psalm 56: “In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can the flesh do to me? In God I have put my trust: I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Brandie, thanks so much for being such an amazing person and being a part of our lives!
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Independence Day — Let Freedom Ring!
What We Are Reading This Summer
3 Essential Fireworks Safety Tips
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Inspiration Corner — Brandie Cochran
Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake
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Encourage Your Children to Learn
A LOVE OF LEARNING STARTS AT HOME When you were growing up, you probably dreaded going to school as much as any other kid until your parents taught you the value of education. And now, your child may be going through that same phase. Perhaps they’re struggling to understand specific concepts, or they’re falling behind their peers and are embarrassed. Whatever the case may be for your child, you can use summer to teach them how to love learning and value education as much as you do. First, you can start by explaining the reasons why education is vital in a relatable way. Use examples from your own educational journey to show how your school experiences developed your critical thinking skills, enhanced your creativity, and put you on a career path that was best for you. If your child enjoys more hands-on activities to learn, engage them in projects or field trips that allow them to touch and interact with materials alongside others. They’ll develop a love for learning in a mode that connects with their ideal learning style. Another way to instill the value of education in your child is to cultivate their passions while teaching them. Take them to the library and check out books about what they love. If they’re interested in a
certain animal, take them to the zoo or to an aquarium to see it in real life. You can even take them to museums to explore science and history.
Keep in mind that your child is going to mimic your behaviors, so be open-minded when it comes to education and learning. Read your own books alongside your child to motivate them to continue reading independently. Talk about the zoo animals and museum exhibits with your child to further encourage fun conversations about each topic to keep them interested. Finding activities that encourage your child to grow as a young learner will benefit them, no matter what time of year it is, but fun summertime educational experiences will keep your child entertained and prepared for the next school year!
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