Today’s
the day!
Voting Day.
The day that solidifies what Project Charlie taught us
decades ago: “I matter.”
Aaaah the ultimate Warm Fuzzy.
I have been compiling my little list of facts and issues that are important to
me and filing them into their appropriate pro and con columns and I am ready.
It totally gets me goose-bumpy.
This afternoon, I am going to strut in there, tell them who I am and I am going
to Matter. And you know what else? I’m bringing the kids. Yep. All 4. Those
people who have been volunteering for hours are going to be thrilled to see my
five-year-old burst into that church.
But this privilege we have shouldn't be some far-off ideal…I want the kids to
see it and be a part of it and be excited for their opportunity to do it.
It’s not glamorous, but it’s awesome.
And tonight, after “we” vote, we are totally nerding out. You bet I’ve made Ballots
for them to fill out so they can cast their vote for supper choices. You bet we
are actually going to eat in front of the TV (unheard of!!) and watch what
happens.
And, while they may not be enthralled or even faintly interested, hopefully, years from now, they
will remember that on November 6th, 2012, their mom and dad had
their say. And they mattered.
And win or lose, when we graciously (graciously, you guys—we are setting
examples here) accept our nation’s leader and the new policies that are put in place, they will
know that our voices and beliefs mattered.
And so will theirs.
And when their opportunity to be heard comes, they will feel goose-bumpy and
proud.
And blessed, too.
Because, oh my goodness, we certainly are.
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