By Mantha, 5th grade
Freedom, and how I feel about it
Freedom means a lot to me, so I am going to tell you some things I think and know. I know that we are free because people went to war and died to make our country free to all people at all ages. We here in America have a privilege to be free and do as we please. But I thikn we in America should use this privilege more responsibly. Another opinion I have is other countries should be as free as we are in America. But I am just happy we are free to do as we please, if we play by the rules.
Freedom, and how I feel about it
Freedom means a lot to me, so I am going to tell you some things I think and know. I know that we are free because people went to war and died to make our country free to all people at all ages. We here in America have a privilege to be free and do as we please. But I thikn we in America should use this privilege more responsibly. Another opinion I have is other countries should be as free as we are in America. But I am just happy we are free to do as we please, if we play by the rules.
In her own words. As submitted in a Freedom Writers contest at school for which she won first prize from the Ladies Auxilliary of the American Legion. Her "story" (as well as the other entrants) was read at the Veteran's dinner last Tuesday. The vets voted. She is so excited because she will have her picture in the newspaper. I am so happy for her. She was beyond giddy!
Good job kiddo!
GOOD JOB, MANTHA!!! YAY!!! (claps wildly). You have a wonderful way with words, and even though I don't "know" you I am so proud that you won the contest because that is an honor.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't that just do your heart good, Mom? Obviously, your writing skills have been passed on.
I am SO EXCITED because I HAVE SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO...CAN I TALK ABOUT IT?
Oh, how cool is that? :) What a good job.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better this week. :)
THAT was great. Especially the "play by the rules" part.
ReplyDeleteThat is so great. I can not wait to see the article. Please post it....
ReplyDeleteHope you are on the mend...
Lori? Lori? Are you okay? Speak to me! I'm worrried about you...
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