Life in the USA is such a mixed bag. Sometimes it scatters my mind and other times gives me such joy.
Jeff and I went to a Timber's soccor game last night with our kids. Great fun as the Timbers faced off with the Seattle Sounders! Over 16,000 of us turned out for the big game. I was so surprised by the tears that flowed down my cheeks when the National Anthem was sung as all 16,000+ of us stood and the Timber's Army sang along. Surprised at my emotion. Surprised, as I don't think of myself as a great patriot, but very grateful for our freedom. Surprised by tears of joy being close to sons and daughters to do life with them in the venues that flavor their lives. Surprised by the birth of a new passion for a small town team being born into MLS. The Army's fervor is contagious and great fun!
