Saturday, November 22, 2008
An Apology
To all my faithful readers, sorry it has too long since my last post. I am suffering from writers block. Recently, some ideas have started bouncing around, but they have not made it to paper as of yet. With the holiday bustle and everything I just have not gotten around to writing. However, this is no excuse. I will try to have something up soon. Thank you for taking the time to read, and for being patient with me when I fail to post regularly~
A Christmas Thought
My sister forwarded this to me, and I thought it was a wonderful idea. Therefore, I pass it on to you as a easy, painless way to spread the kindness this Christmas season....
GREAT IDEA!! When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one cardand send it to the address listed below. If we pass this on and everyonesends one card, think of how many cards these special people who havesacrificed so much would get.
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, pleaseconsider including the following:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
GREAT IDEA!! When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one cardand send it to the address listed below. If we pass this on and everyonesends one card, think of how many cards these special people who havesacrificed so much would get.
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, pleaseconsider including the following:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Post Election Day Blues?
Ah, the day after Election Day, a day that is customarily filled with exceeding joy where one group is concerned and reluctant resignation with the other. However, should it truly be so? Consider the examples of Senator John McCain and President George W. Bush. These men are an example to the nation of what true character does, even while experiencing a less than desirable outcome.
Personally, I hoped the election would have a different outcome. Watching the news in anticipation, I held onto hope even when they started mentioning the fact that it would take a miracle for McCain to win. I knew that such miracles had occurred; therefore, I continued to believe it was possible. Ironically, I left the room for a short time, and that was when everything happened. By the time I returned, it was over. Barak Obama was now President Elect. John McCain had lost the 2008 presidential election. It had happened.
It seemed to take a while for the whole thing to sink in. I sat there, wondering at the rapidity with which things can happen, and realizing that all my hopes and dreams lay at my feet in complete ruin. To my surprise however, I was not depressed and upset. I was not angry or irate. I did not bemoan the fate of our nation. As I said, my reaction was a shock even to myself. I did not know what to make of it. Was something wrong with me?
Then I understood. No, there was not anything wrong with me. I was not a traitor to my candidate, my country, or even to myself. In fact the exact opposite was true. My love of country and patriotism were overcoming all frustration. True, the outcome was not my desire. But to the very core of my being I am an American, I love my country, I respect her leaders. Barak Obama went from being the opponent to being the elected leader of my beloved nation. That changes things. No, I still don’t agree with many of his policies. I wonder what will change in this great nation throughout the next four years. But as far as President Elect Obama is concerned, I respect him, I honor him, and I will pray for him, as all those willing to take on the burden of leading this country deserve.
Personally, I hoped the election would have a different outcome. Watching the news in anticipation, I held onto hope even when they started mentioning the fact that it would take a miracle for McCain to win. I knew that such miracles had occurred; therefore, I continued to believe it was possible. Ironically, I left the room for a short time, and that was when everything happened. By the time I returned, it was over. Barak Obama was now President Elect. John McCain had lost the 2008 presidential election. It had happened.
It seemed to take a while for the whole thing to sink in. I sat there, wondering at the rapidity with which things can happen, and realizing that all my hopes and dreams lay at my feet in complete ruin. To my surprise however, I was not depressed and upset. I was not angry or irate. I did not bemoan the fate of our nation. As I said, my reaction was a shock even to myself. I did not know what to make of it. Was something wrong with me?
Then I understood. No, there was not anything wrong with me. I was not a traitor to my candidate, my country, or even to myself. In fact the exact opposite was true. My love of country and patriotism were overcoming all frustration. True, the outcome was not my desire. But to the very core of my being I am an American, I love my country, I respect her leaders. Barak Obama went from being the opponent to being the elected leader of my beloved nation. That changes things. No, I still don’t agree with many of his policies. I wonder what will change in this great nation throughout the next four years. But as far as President Elect Obama is concerned, I respect him, I honor him, and I will pray for him, as all those willing to take on the burden of leading this country deserve.
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