HELL froze over today... as my husband stood in our, very short, 5 minute line, to vote. Yes, I said it. Tommy voted. Tommy is not a voter. He has his opinions but doesn't bother to vote. That is, until today.
I don't know if he saw that there were so many things at stake with this election, or it was quite possibly the fact that Jax is enamoured with poitics right now. Whatever the case, Jax was pleased as punch to hear that Mom and Dad voted, together, with Pudgie in tow.
I don't like the fact that I have had to explain so many things, at such extreme lengths, to my 8 year old son. Fortunately, Tommy and I are very open about the reality of things in this society so he was not shocked about the gay marriage issues or the fact that people no longer like our Sheriff.
Hopefully, the fact that I am letting that little boy sit by the television, drinking in every single bit of information, will be worth it. Jax knows exactly how Mom and Dad voted on every issue and which person we liked for different reasons. Hopefully he will not take losses on propositions or the president personally.
Whatever happens tonight, he knows he is watching history in the making and is proud that his parents were part of it.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
It's Official..
Posted by DEANNA on Tuesday, November 04, 2008
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I'm glad I'm not the only first time voter out there. I'm with you though, no matter the outcome (even though we know the outcome now) I'm glad I was a part of it.
You know, that's what it is about.
Afterall, isn't the very blessing of this country this: the peaceful transfer of power?
So, the election of the president didn't go the way I personally voted, but you know what? I'm not seeing rioting in the streets, or a need for a police state post-election. This is why, no matter who is put into power, no matter how red under the collar I can feel about hot politial issues at times, no matter how often I see biggots, or right- or left-winged extremism, or a disrespect for my personal values, etc, I will still be eternally grateful to live in a peaceful democracy.
Honestly... the Lord could have seen fit for me to be born in Islamabad, Akara, Tashkent, Addis Ababa, or Kinshasa. I could live in a constant state of civil war over ancient tribal leadership, or under the fist of tyranny. I don't. I am so grateful.
Peaceful. Transfer. of Power.
ok you and your hubby are so cute. I just finished reading what you wrote about getting butterflies and I think it is just the sweetest thing ever. Don't we always forget to have moments like that after we're married? I know I do... Cute costumes too. I've been dying to see what you were up to with those boots!
So whats your thoughts on gay marrage???? Lol. Jk. But I do think its ok. As long as people don't bother me. Haha. It may not be stated in the bible, but I haven't read it! haha. So yeah.
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