I VOTED

I have been in such a fog since election day - I have felt a real sadness of  being in mourning and it has been a hard thing for me. I have tried not to pass this feeling onto my friends and family, but realize they who know me, know how I feel. However, when I came across this blog post by another American Mom who was feeling sad, I knew I needed to record her words with some of my own added as she had written the very things in my heart that I had yet to express and I think it is so important for my kids to know as she said - " In this moment, I realized I needed to write down my thoughts for my children on this post-Election Day, why I am so sad today and why I will keep fighting tomorrow."
I voted for Mitt, but it wasn't because he was Republican, I hate being labeled into a box. I voted for him because he is a good man who loves God, America and the principles it was founded on. He would have been a great economic leader, which is what this country so desperately needed. But I was voting for more than a man. I voted for the idea that reward comes with hard work, not handouts. That people are the solution, not the government. I voted with the notion that our President should be held accountable for his actions, and that on 9/11/12, a US Ambassador and three other Americans were killed in a terrorist attack, and that our current President blamed it on a video.  I voted because Obama apologized to terrorists and to the world for our First Amendment and the right to free speech. I voted because I belong to a religion that has seen much hatred, and cruel videos and musicals, and yet I believe it is a right for others to speak, so I peacefully ignore those cruel words and videos and musicals. I voted because God leads this nation and the Democratic Party removed his name from their political platform. I voted because I believe contraceptives are a choice and not a right; and even more that women should pay for their own and not expect others to do so. I voted for the unborn who are killed by partial birth abortion. I voted not to pay for abortions with my tax dollars. I voted for economic recovery and for that silly belief that if you can’t afford it- you shouldn’t get it. I voted for Capitalism and the American Entrepreneur. I voted against redistribution of wealth and the thought that the government can decide who has too much and who deserves more. I voted against a President that seeks to divide (class warfare, war on women, race divisions), and voted to Stand United with my fellow Americans, no matter their race, gender, or financial worth. I voted for the belief that this nation was founded on principles that need to be embraced, not “fundamentally” changed.

I voted for you,( Austin, Bryson, Caden, Bryn and Brie). I voted so that you would be able to grow up in the America I have been privileged to know. I write this so that you know that my vote was not in vain. I realized today that I stood with 48% of American voters, united for a better tomorrow. I will continue to work and serve, and pray so that each year that 48% grows. I learned today that being humble to the Lord and working hard is difficult and tiring, but it’s the only way. I learned that I must make sure, as your mother, that you learn about America, the good and the bad. I learned that America is only as strong as her people. I learned that I am strong. I learned that women are strong. I learned that there are some amazing people out there ready and willing to fight the good fight. I learned that I want to be even more involved. I learned that one person can make a world of difference. I learned that even though the outcome is not what I had hoped, fought and prayed for, that a victory was won because of the liberties that allowed me to say I VOTED.


Here is the original link!
http://womenfortruth.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-post-election-letter-to-my-children.html