Election is over

Well, we didn't win. As I sat and watched my ds of 12 with tears rolling down his cheeks, I was so proud of his commitment at such a young age to what he believes in. Of course at 12 he doesn't get the full scope of what is at stake with a presidential election. But for the issues he is sure about, he is passionate. We need more children in this country with attitudes of a patriot. After realizing that the W would go to Obama, we had a long chat about how big our God is. And that no matter what He is bigger than all of this and we need to lean on Him. He is our strength and our refuge. We have prayed and will continue to pray now for our president-elect, Barack Obama. We can only pray we don't lose precious freedoms such as homeschooling.
I heard a friend refer to Sarah Palin as "brave Sarah Palin" and it struck me as so true. I can't really say I would be thrilled with a woman as president, ( i am a little old fashioned that way I guess), but what a brave woman she is. To stand up before this country knowing the challenges that her family faced and to confidently stand up for her convictions and be able to give a clear reason for them was something we need to see more of from our leaders. God bless you Sarah Palin and your family.
Please pray for our leaders, and for the people of this great nation to come together now from this historic election and be the UNITED States of America.

Well I have to share with everyone our great time we had this past Wednesday at the McCain/Palin rally. What an exciting event it was. I really wasn't prepared to enjoy it as much as I did.

We got there about 9:30 and waited in line for three hours to get in. Since we were at the beginning of the entrance line we were able to get right up to the stage!!! WOW!! That made the first three hours and knowing we would have to stand another 3-4 hours completely worth it.

The kids were in total awe of the excitement of the day. As the time drew closer for the Senator and the Governor to come, they began handing out pompoms, signs, and SS checking the whole scene out. I guess electric would be a good word to use to describe it.

The topper being us shaking hands with John McCain, Cindy McCain, Sarah Palin, Todd Palin and Willow and Piper. They were so personable and not "rushing" through.

Days like this truly make me grateful that we live in a country that allows me to homeschool my children and be able to take them to an event like this for a field trip. Thanks to men like John McCain we have these freedoms.