Kirk and I got up yesterday morning at 6 am to vote. I thought this early morning decision would pay off with short lines. I was wrong, but we eventually did get to cast our vote...an hour and a half later. This is only the second time I have voted, and the first for Kirk (I know, SHAME on him for not voting in the last election), and it's not a secret that I enjoy watching the campaigns unfold every four years (thanks to my father, I'm sure). As we were standing in line, I was telling Kirk how proud and thankful I am to be an American. It's a wonderful blessing to live in a country where your opinion and your values count. I hope I never, ever take that for granted. Even though the election did not go the way I would have hoped yesterday, I am so glad I went to the polls, and I am proud that so many other Americans did too (there were record numbers in Indiana).
I am not looking to have a political debate by posting this (I have had enough of those the last several weeks and months), I just wanted to encourage you all, regardless of how you feel about the president elect, to be proud of your country, to be thankful for your rights as an American citizen, and to look for ways to give back to this great nation.
Disclaimer: I apologize if this post is too sappy for anyone. I just love the USA!
2 comments:
No, Chrissie, not sappy at all -- the perfect post-election commentary. May God continue to bless our great country.
Love, Aunt Lynn
Good thoughts, Chrissie and regardless of how we voted all of us should be very proud that America has come to this point. One more step in the journey that any American can achieve their highest aspiration and ability.
I love you and am proud you take your citizenship seriously.
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