Today's Civics Lesson
Tonight's election results are personally gratifying and inspirational to me (and believe me, I'll start doing a major happy dance once the reality sinks in), but no matter which candidate won today, I was honored to share the experience of this election with Max and Emma.
Although Emma is really too young to understand, Max was definitely interested in the campaign and election process, and I was proud to teach him about how each citizen's vote is important, no matter which candidate they support.
Not surprisingly, given his parents' feelings, he decided to support Barack Obama, and we even volunteered today, waving signs and generally being a visible presence outside a polling location. It was an awesome moment for me - watching my six- and two-year-old children eating sandwiches and coloring with Meemaw, waving their "CHANGE!" fans and smiling at voters.
Today was a great day, the best kind of day, as we learned and shared together, and witnessed an historic event that filled my heart with hope and love for every person this wonderful world.
Although Emma is really too young to understand, Max was definitely interested in the campaign and election process, and I was proud to teach him about how each citizen's vote is important, no matter which candidate they support.
Not surprisingly, given his parents' feelings, he decided to support Barack Obama, and we even volunteered today, waving signs and generally being a visible presence outside a polling location. It was an awesome moment for me - watching my six- and two-year-old children eating sandwiches and coloring with Meemaw, waving their "CHANGE!" fans and smiling at voters.
Today was a great day, the best kind of day, as we learned and shared together, and witnessed an historic event that filled my heart with hope and love for every person this wonderful world.
"The true strength of our nature comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals - democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope." - Barack Obama, president-elect of the United States
posted by Jenny Wadley @ 11:24 PM
1 Comments:
At 1:30 PM,
Kathleen said…
OK this is really random...this is Kathleen Riddle from CNL. I was researching birthing centers and found the website (green living) that you contribute to, clicked on your name and found your blog. I was researching Cathy Rudolf and you all did a piece on the Birth Place. I am preg with my second and want to do the birthing center route this time. Well anyway, good to see you!
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