We are studying the basics of the Constitution this week. My favorite quotes out of the Supplement are: "...each of us is guaranteed by the Constitution, the right to equal opportunity and equality under the law." "There are no underprivileged people in America. There are unfortunate people, unwise people, improvident people, but there are no underprivileged people." "...natural physical differences should not make us feel that we are underprivileged." "Some people meet with failure because they attempt something for which they are not physically or mentally qualified, but probably the main reason many people are not successful is that they lace the incentive to struggle for success." "We will not be successful unless we try to be so, but whether or not we have the urge to try, we know that in this country the opportunity is ours."
It never ceases to amaze me how much even my youngest can comprehend when put to her in a way that she can understand the information. Shelby said, "Just because I know how to ride a bike doesn't mean I should get on Dad's motorcycle and try to ride it. I'm not big enough...right now. But when I get bigger, I can."
God bless those who are fighting to keep our country free for us to have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These rights are not guarantees of success, but promises that we can try our best.
If my children take nothing else from this school year, I pray they take these lessons to heart.
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