Today I cast my first vote for my son’s future. I have voted in every election since I was eligible, but this was the first where I took a whole new set of priorities with me when I darkened in the circles on my ballot. Today was the first time I voted in the interests of a child and not just my interests. It really felt wonderful and patriotic. I can honestly say that the excitement of voting today beat out my excitement of the first presidential election in which I could vote—1992.
We are having a very small election night gathering here this evening and I hope to be going to bed with a feeling of peace in my heart and hope in my mind. Cross your fingers, everybody.
I’m listening to a wonderful speech about hope (as I imagine you are, too) and smiling.
While I’m on the other end of your feelings I am quite pleased that locally all of “my” propositions passed with flying colors or failed miserably just as I wanted them to. I’m certainly with you on one thing though…I am HOPING beyond HOPE that our children aren’t left with a mess to try and clean up! I know we all want the best for our little ones.