Russell Family Blessings

Here's a slideshow of the pictures from Oki's third birthday party. I'm sorry it's a little late! I was a little unsure of having a swimming party for a three year old, but it turned out pretty well.

I wanted to take few minutes to post today. So many times, we get caught up in our holidays and forget the reason we have them. I didn't want to forget today. I'd like to remind everyone in the midst of our fun and family time: Our country and freedom was bought with a high price...the lives of many men and women that were willing to die for the chance at freedom. Just as Christ died for us so that we might have salvation and eternal life, our freedom in America was paid for with many, many lives. Our forefathers founded this nation on Christian principles. These days it seems that we have forgotten that our nation was formed because Christians were not free to worship and were being persecuted. After a few more than 200 years, we are almost back where we began. Our rights as Christians are being taken away. Please take a few minutes today and pray for our nation and her leaders. Yes, even our president! I can't imagine the stress he and our other leaders are under each day...