Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Election Day!

My nine-year-old boy read my sample ballot last night and gave his opinion on some of the propositions and has been asking a lot of questions lately. This morning he said, "Why is it that I can't vote? The kids are going to need to say how they feel about all this." This really touched me and confused me! I wish he could vote... and it is so true, this election does affect our children! If only they could be a bigger voice in the decisions that will affect their futures.

We have been pretty involved with proposition 8 supporting Traditional Marriage between a man and a women. Christian and Meliah have been a huge part of the election and our hope that Prop 8 passes. They have done last minute putting flyers on doors (rain or sunshine). We could not have done it without them! They have been so helpful! I hope and pray today that God will guide those that vote today! Kids need us to make good decisions for them!
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The Eccles said...

Amen! It is consuming my thoughts! Thanks for the chat yesterday, sorry to take up so much time!

November 4, 2008 at 1:44 PM

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