change

i thought about blogging a bit of my thoughts yesterday, but got too busy preparing for worship this week. i walked across the street in pouring rain yesterday bright and early to vote for president of the usa and others. it's a mixture of feelings; pride that i'm an american, thankful for the gift of freedom to even be able to cast a vote and a feeling that everyone i passed by is my friend - we all have america in common.
i did the deed and received two "I Voted" stickers for my efforts (after being told by a kindly older gentleman that "people have DIED to give you the right to vote") - thanks for the reminder. One sticker for myself and one for my kimmie faye who although we don't agree on candidates is thrilled by the process and disgruntled that voting by mail does not produce a STICKER!
i was disappointed with the outcome, but have prayed continually that God's will would be done and now my job is to pray for and support my leaders and get ready for change!
i'm very sad that "death with dignity" proposition passed here in washington. i'm one who believes with my whole heart that there is a time to live and a time to die and that those days have been ordained by God Almighty and He is the only One to decide when we are done here. my heart aches for the suffering, but He did not promise a life without struggle.
today, however, is a new day and i'm thrilled by the little stuff...i got my first of the season "Christmas" cup (you know, the ones that are red with snowflakes on them) at Starbuck's. that made me smile. dennis is at work for the third day in a row after a 57 or so day strike and it's my jen's birthday and i talked with her all the way to work! i was disappointed that she did not choose to wear her "Birthday Princess" badge that me and her dad sent her to school today. what's up with that???
i joined a gym. it's not much fun, but a necessary part of life at this point.
life is good.