There is something about the July 4th holiday that inspires me to think about our freedom and how grateful I am to those individuals who have made a difference in this world.  I started to reflect on how simple yet powerful it is to make a positive impact on those around us. The words of Mother Teresa have always inspired me to realize that all of our actions matter.  “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” I find that people who send messages of hope make a…