I VOTED

***after writing this, Lexi came home from school very upset, begging me not to vote for Barack Obama because if he becomes our president he will kill all the firstborn babies!? Oh my!? After calming her fears by explaining that he has no intentions on doing such a thing, she asked question upon question about what this "little boy" told her at school. I explained it was a misunderstading, but had to go into explaining to her what I am sure the little boy meant. I could not believe I was having this conversation with my 6 year old. It broke my heart. Just a lesson to all of us that our children are listening, we must all be careful to not put fears into them, but to teach and train. I knew I would have to have this conversation eventually, just didn't think it would be at 6 years old.



Well, Eli and I voted today--took a mere 10 minutes, would have been less if I had been in the right line, oh well! Eli snacked on gold fish while I connected the arrows on the candidate I thought would be best suited to run the country. Actually, I voted for my children today. I think they will be most effected by what we do now as a country. So, for Alexis, Aaron and Eli I chose a candidate. I chose the best one I could, eventhough I have uncertainties and questions over both of them. I was reminded this morning in quiet that it is not John McCain or Barack Obama who will provide for me and my family, nor will they protect us, feed us, shelter us, give us "hope and a future," and guide us in our decisions and our choices. It isn't John McCain or Barack Obama who will hold us in the palm of their hand, and comort us in our troubles. No, it isn't either of these two men who will win my trust, just my vote. I love this country and I am thankful to live here and raise this family, and no matter who becomes president I know that the Lord will provide-- He always has, He always will. I may not be all that excited about where our money goes when we pay taxes, but I will give "to Ceasar's what is Ceasar's" and try to be good stewards of the rest. It will be up to Kevin and I to teach our children wrong from right, and raise them to be appreciative but not "entitled," help them to take care of and honor this beautiful planet and the life on it, show them how to care for the poor around the world, and be mindful of how we use our money to serve the Lord who gives to us. Rulers will come and go, kingdoms will rise and fall, but God is good and He is in control. So no matter who wins this crazy race, I will sleep peacefully knowing that God is with us and He reigns on high.