This book is designed to get you thinking. There's no right or wrong way to complete it. You may use these pages to record thoughts, compose poetry, set goals, write prayers, paste photographs, paint pictures, draw sketches, make lists, tape mementos-or a combination of any or all of the above. My goal in creating this little journal is to inspire you to think deeply about what it means to be an American. What is our responsibility to the rest of the world? How do we ensure the guiding principles on which our nation was established are never forgotten? And as you consider these issues, I hope you'll enjoy using the space provided to write down your thoughts.

Author Biography

Jennifer Flanders graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 1986 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. She completed two years of graduate work at SMU in the same field before she and her husband, Dr. Doug Flanders, started their family. She took her final final just two weeks before their first son was born. Since that time, the author has put her math background to good use by "staying home to multiply." (It has also come in handy as she's home schooled their twelve children, teaching counting to calculus, and everything in between). You can read more from Jennifer by visiting her blog (http: //lovinglifeathome.com) where she writes about marriage and motherhood, or by visiting the Flanders' family website (http: //www.flandersfamily.info) where she shares tips on organization, saving money, home schooling, and family fun. Jennifer often speaks on the same topics to community, church, and school groups. In her "spare" time, Jennifer enjoys reading, singing, playing with her kids and grandkids, visiting with her husband, and doing a wide variety of needle craft