I voted this morning before work. And although I have my opinions on whom I think will do the best job, I feel that it is most important that American perform the act of voting. It is our right, our duty as American Citizens. Too many people have fought and continue to fight for me to have this right.This brings me to my younger sister, Little L. She is 19 years old and this will be her first presidential election. It is no secret that Little L and I don't entirely see eye to eye politically, but I have always felt that above all else it is most important that she gets out there and does it. Honestly, throughout most of this election process I have been undecided. It wasn't until fairly recently I made up my mind. Little L made it very clear she is an Obama fan. Which is perfectly fine, but to say our conversations were heated would be an under statement.
So, Little L and I have dinner on Saturday evening. I say to her, "are you excited to be able to vote for the first time?" Her response, "I'm not voting." Honestly I was shocked and well... not very nice either. I couldn't believe that after all the conversations we have had and how important this is she would just decide not to vote. Little L says she didn't get a absentee ballot and she doesn't feel like traveling home from school. I was so disappointed. It really threw me. I had to really step back and use the program. The old me would have ridiculed her and scolded her and yelled at her for not doing it. The new me- well still had to put my two cents in but, I was able to let it go and enjoy the rest of our time together. I expressed to her how important I think it is and then let it rest. This is SO difficult for me. I always know whats best for everyone, right? That has always been my role. Learning to accept things for how they are isn't always easy.
In other news. I am having dinner with K2 this evening in his town. This is something I have not done since we broke up. I am a little nervous and anxious about the whole thing. I am taking baby steps every day towards what I know I have to do in regard to our relationship. It makes me sad and I am just not ready yet. Please keep me in your prayers- my HP will give me the strength to do what I need to do.
Today I am grateful for:
The right to vote.
To me an American Citizen
Yummy dinner
The seasonable weather
HP always knowing whats best
3 comments:
Stay true to yourself tonight and I wish you the best of circumstances.
As for your sister, I was as floored when my husband declared - he did not vote today - I was speechless - and that takes alot to do!
Cat
Whenever I'm tempted to tell others how they should live their lives (which I often am), I try to remember what a grand job I did of it myself.
In point of fact, I did a miserable job of it for years and that helps me refrain from putting in my two cents worth.
Being able to do this is a "work in progress".
Inwardly I would be appalled too but outwardly I've learned to keep my mouth shut. I keep reminding myself how powerless I am over people. They do what they do and it is what it is.
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