Thanks For Freedom

Freedom... so easily overlooked and taken for granted. Yet throughout history and through the accounts of valiant survivors from injustice events, we learn of its priceless and valuable gift. Recently reading “The Book of Negroes” I have renewed my appreciation for liberty. We are given equal rights for all races and genders. Countless opportunities such as being able to obtain an education, participate in votes and determine our own future come only because of being free. Through time, these opportunities and gifts have been slowly losing meaning and value in our society. Do we not appreciate the sacrifices of our ancestors and courageous men who have stood up to antagonists to attain such things? We need to look back upon yesterdays where those not as fortunate as ourselves have been under imprisoning bondage. Today, we live luxuriously, continue to prosper and build promising and bright futures. Without freedom all our remarkable and extraordinary opportunities would vanish. I am with no doubt grateful for freedom.