Wishin' and Hopin' and Prayin'....

I really don't want to jump onto the political soapbox or bandwagon right now but I am sitting here with butterflies in my tummy wondering how the evening will progress with the political maps and electoral votes. I have always had my own beliefs regarding abortion, gay rights, human rights and equality. We are all entitled to our opinions and beliefs. That is one of the things that is so appreciated by the outside world. You can have an opinion and not be worried about voicing it.

This morning Kent was asking me why I was so nervous and I yelled back, "we are going to have kids in the next 4 years, do you really want them to be born in this world?" OK so maybe this is super irrational. I am just feeling like this country, this world needs the US to pull itself back together under a new direction. I remember when I was in Prague and Berlin in the fall of 2004. The debates between Kerry and Bush had just taken place and the first 6 pages, 6 PAGES, of the newspapers in Berlin & Prague were regarding the debates. I want everyone to really think about this. How many times has social injustice, war or an outbreak happen in another country and we are completely oblivious to it. 6 pages of these two major papers were regarding the debates and what each of these candidates believed in. The US at times does not see how this country is a foundation for the entire world. Just look at our housing and stock markets...the Dow crashes and it creates world wide panic and crisis.

I have no idea how tonight is going to turn out. I am not going to call it a victory until there is absolutely no possible way that the presidency will sway from one party to another. I am not running to Canada if my particular choice does not win. I will have to hope that either way this country will find a way to unite again. I am still wishin' and hopin' and prayin' for my candidate!!