The day is finally here! Have you been glued to your TV today? I haven't been able to watch much but it is on in the background now! This is always the exciting, nerve wracking part. I remember staying up till 4 in the morning waiting for the results when George Bush & Al Gore ran against each other. Little did I know I would have had to stay up for weeks to get those results :). I was able to head out & vote this morning. As I was driving over to my polling place, I become very emotional. As I drove, I passed MANY signs asking for our votes on certain measures, presidents, mayors, council people etc... I can't say it enough...I feel very lucky & blessed to live in a nation that lets me vote...a nation that lets my voice be heard. After leaving the polls, I ran errands. I became very emotional all over again as I saw a stretch of road, here in town that was covered with political signs. They were all YES on 8 signs.
There have been people on street corners waving their signs. People who are very dedicated to their causes. Two members of my church were injured last night in a car accident while waving signs on a street corner here in town. It was pouring rain. One of them is okay(hi Melinda-sending good thoughts your way)but very sore today. The other is in the hospital undergoing major surgery! My thoughts are with them & their families today. Maybe that is why I am so emotional...people standing strong for the things they truly believe in.
If you haven't had the chance to VOTE today, I encourage you to do it! It is a right that we are lucky to have & exercise. In all honesty, with all of the emotions I have experienced today & the activities of the last month, I can't wait for this historic election to be over. I just hope I don't have to wait for months to know the results.
In other happy news today, my friend Lisa H. surprised me with a Happy Tuesday present. She purchased the Twilight CD for me today! Do you like my self portrait in the car?I was/am so stinking excited. I have been listening to it as I run around & check errands off my list. Thanks Lisa!You are a wonderful friend. I appreciate you & our friendship! You made my day!
Have a wonderful election day/night! Don't forget to VOTE!
