Happy Independence Day to everyone in the U.S!

"Old Glory, Patriotic Rustic Peeling American Flag, The Stars & Stripes, Red, White, Blue on Wood" by Beverly & Pack via Flickr

Between barbeques and beer, tubing and skiing, family and friends, take a moment to reflect on the enormous subtleties of our freedoms and the men and women – including many nurses – who sacrificed to protect those freedoms. Freedom to believe, say, and do what you think right. No, we do not always agree; it is what makes our country great. You have the freedom to disagree with me, of course, and I am thankful for that.