Happy Independence Day from the villages of South Sudan

The dawn chorus on this independence day witnessed a splattering of guns across the horizon, shooting into the air in celebration.  If they had not been given their South Sudan, they would have fired in anger.  Instead, they fired with joy.  From the pops of the Ak47s to the tutterings of the machine guns, they declared their freedom.  As the sun climbed higher, women started singing, the drum started sounding and bulls were slaughtered.  In the villages, everyone was celebrating and watching as the new flag was raised.  The party is still dancing through the village now although the sun has already set.

Thank God that he answered prayers for a peaceful day and for freedom for this land.  Everyone can hardly believe it's come true.