Day 6

Seeing as yesterday was the 2012 Presidential Elections, I couldn't think of a better day to recognize my gratefulness to have the right to vote. I grew up in a family full of die hard republicans. Four years ago, when I was finally old enough to vote, I voted republican because that's what I thought I was suppose to do. I did absolutely no research on the candidates, I did not watch any of the debates, and I truly only voted because "heck, why not?". This time around was 100% different. I really took the time to listen and hear each candidate (Romney and Obama). After a lot of thinking and a lot of prayer I still chose to vote republican. Not because I felt like I was suppose to, but because that's who I wanted and that's who I chose. Obama won the election, and will remain our President for another four years. Even though i am VERY disappointed in the outcome, I will do my best to pray for President Obama everyday to be guided to make the best choices for Americans. I will pray that the people of this country begin to remember what values America was founded on and how it became the greatest nation in the world. Yesterday, the US voters said yes to the immoral slaughter of unborn babies and the immoral redefinition of marriage. They chose to have government fix their problems and to act on the jealousy for others who succeed. They chose a position of dishonor with Israel. All of things will have consequences, and from the bottom of my heart I will pray for mercy.
My love of country is something that I really did not have until I joined the Army and saw what the men and woman (and their families) sacrifice on a daily basis to serve and protect America. Chip and I have an American flag in our front yard that will continue to fly 365 days a year. We know that we will do our best to instill the same pride we have for our country in Preston, but know that he will form his own opinions and beliefs on politics, and that is ok. Thank you God for allowing my family and me to live in the land of the free.