THE FOLDED FLAG

I used to be proud to fly our American flag as from childhood I was taught I used to fly our American flag without giving it a second thought. But I see a divided country now…one that is quickly moving away from democracy and even though there are people out there who see things differently than me in my mind something has changed… I don’ t believe our country adheres to the same values as it did before… which saddens me and is the reason I don’t fly our flag anymore. In our cabin between two bedrooms in a place of honor in the hall a framed folded Unites States flag is hanging on the wall. It was presented to our family after Deborah’s father died… It is a reminder of our nations gratitude for his service…his sacrifice and is a source of family pride. This flag is folded 13 times..to represent the 13 original United States and there is a different meaning in each fold the flag-folder creates. When the 13th fold is completed…the stars end up on top…and what’s more It’s in the triangular shape just like the hats George Washington’s soldiers wore… I love this flag as it represents the country Deborah’s father help preserve… I love what it meant to him…and to everyone who served. This flag holds special meaning for our family… it reminds me of a time when our leaders disagreed but were wise… for they knew what keeps a democracy running is hard work and compromise. So this is the flag I will continue to salute….until such a time as when… the flag that represents America today…stands for democracy again.