The Presidential Race

My husband and I are watching with interest this years race for president. Our country is in a cross roads here...we have candidates who have the passion for what they want this country to become. Our goal is to decide which passion we stand behind.

On Monday, I had the honor of attending the rally in Lee's Summit, Missouri for McCain/Palin. It was a sight to behold. There were over 6,000 in attendance..and I was lucky enough to not only be inside the convention hall, but to be in the second row back. Now, this didn't come easy. I arrived at 6:15 a.m...stood in the rain and the blustery wind...for 2 hours...just to be able to get inside. But I would do it again. Not ony were the candidates inspiring...but the people who had attended were also. We came from all different areas in the community...with different jobs, schools, pay classes...but there was a united front. I realized very quickly that I was no where near the level of some of these folks when it came to believing in a candidate!

I designed a special shirt, which I will post on my webite...and had MANY great comments regarding it. However, the most important thing I did...I printed out a picture of my son, "Christmas in Baghdad" and also the design "My son is away protecting our freedom". Young and old alike wanted to hear about the life of a soldier and his family....and I was willing to give an insight to what we experience...the pride, the fear, the joy, the excitement, the loneliness..all the emotions of what a family goes through while their loved ones are away.

I find that most don't realize this. It is taken for granted. I strongly believe that "we families" need to express our feelings and what we go through....because we don't have the luxury of daily phone calls, stops by the house to see what is going on, going "shopping" or just sitting around the table with that cold glass of lemonade or a Budweiser.

I will update later about both of my children...as life for each of them is changing as they serve our country.

With that I will close....

Head down, eyes open, I love you.