We live in a place that allows fireworks and has a multitude of fireworks stands (Gorilla Link). I know some of you and lots of pets, including my own (Brix is- Naughty Ike don't care bout that!) are afraid of fireworks, or have had a bad go at some point in time with fireworks, but I LOVE THEM! I love the smell, and the sight and the memories that are made by the glow!
Actually I dont love everything about them.... I dont love the noise, (but really I do) and the things that can set other things on fire, or blow a hand off or an eye out, but I LOVE the IDEA of fireworks. There is no better message for me that there is freedom, love, and family here than to see fireworks being set off. Safely of course!
In our Community, the fireworks seller (Gorilla Fireworks) is also a HUGE supporter of the kids and of people in general! They help to host events, they sponsor just about everything good in our Community, and they put on some of the best fireworks shows you will ever see!
We generally don't set off fireworks on the 4th of July for a multitude of reasons, including; it's light 24 hours a day on the 4th of July and you can't really see the fireworks, it's drier than a popcorn fart here on the 4th and they will start fires, and we (or the kids) are somewhere down the road with family or friends or both, and.....the dogs freak out - especially Brix! The last time we left him at home on a fireworks night, I had to replace the whole bathroom set because he got into the bathtub (his own self) "for my safety mom!", and absolutely shredded the shower curtain, liner and a rug! It was hilarious after I got it all cleaned up and we got the dog calmed down! Now he has some fun medication that we can give him so he isnt so stressed during fireworks and it helps with his sore joints too.....poor guy!
Here he is in the laundry/sewing room hiding behind the ironing board! Sometimes he will lay down and rest a bit - depends on how loud the fireworks are and how rapid. He is also afraid of gunshots too!
These pictures are from New Years Eve a couple years ago - we DO set off fireworks for most New Years, then the only thing we have to worry about is the dog issues for the most part! Sometimes we get our fireworks on the 4th of July and just hold them until New Years - Sometimes we wait until the last minute!
And at New Years the romance might be better too - for some people!
I hope that the 4th and every day is with you and on your side, and if you dont have fireworks, I hope you have something just as good to make memories with your people!
Love your people on all the days and in ALL things Blessed Be!
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