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A U.S. Air Force Family is Celebrating Our Nation’s Independence and Two Kids’ Liver Transplants
July 1, 2025 — July will be a month of celebrations for COTA’s Ward Family of California. When our nation pauses on July 4th to commemorate our independence and recognize those who protect our freedom, COTA Dad Josef Ward, currently serving in the U.S. Air Force, will be one of those we salute. This military family won their son’s liver disease battle eight years ago this month, and have now faced a second, life-saving liver transplant … this time with their daughter. One family, three children … two of whom have received new livers and a second chance at life.. COTA Kid Lucie Ward, Liver Transplant Recipient COTA Mom Nicole Ward vividly remembers the…
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Ultimate Blog Challenge: Day 4 July 4th
Happy 4th of July to you and your family. I’m back this morning with another post for Ultimate Blog Challenge: Day 4 July 4th. Charlie and I are getting ready to head down to my mother in laws for Charlie to bake a Cake for dinner this evening. Before we head out, I wanted to wish everyone a Blessed day. May I ask what you and your family have planned for the 4th of July? Is there a special dish you will be serving? For today’s post, the prompt was to share a Patriotic Picture. What did you think of the picture and why? I also thought you might enjoy listening…
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Firework Events
If you’re looking for places to watch Fireworks, I’ve compiled a list of Cities hosting Fireworks shows and Concerts. i would like to ask you to take a look at the list. Then let me know which ones you would like to attend and why you chose that event. Sunday, July 3rd! Kaboom Town in Addison, TX. Kaboom Town rated one of the top 10 shows in the country! That holds true because the city of Addison knows how to put on a show. There will be loads of kid-friendly activities happening around the park. Also, keep your eyes up to the sky to see vintage planes fly overhead! Independence…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
