Okay, so first off let me just say, I am SO glad the election is over and done with! I'm so tired of all the negative adds on TV and radio. But let me also say that wow, I never realized an election could bring out so many emotions in me. I've never really gotten into the election before and now I know why, but how could I not! It just felt like there was so much on the line and so little I could do about it except vote! And let's be honest, here in utah, your vote for president doesn't really matter because it was going to Romney anyways (Thank goodness!) Election night finally came, we went and voted and then came home to watch the results. As I sat on the couch, I couldn't help but think how much this was going to affect my little Adi and the rest of our future children's futures! It really terrifies me! The results kept coming in and as the night progressed, it was obvious that President Obama would be re-elected. In my mind, this was like being punched in the gut and betrayed by our country. I know that sounds strong, but that's how I felt. I turned off the TV after it was announced that he had won and went and crawled into bed. I layed there and just cried. I know it sounds silly but all my emotion just came out that had built up about the election for the past months. This was our future, my future, our kids' future! How could this happen. What were people thinking? Well after finally falling asleep and waking up the next morning, I was still as onery as could be. I was scared, sad, exhausted etc. But yet, there was nothing I could do about the results. As I checked facebook I realized, I was not alone. But the thing I did notice was how people were handling it. People's reactions were either to be negative and rude, sad and depressed, or had an attitude of moving forward, teaching your kids the correct principles, and living the gospel. I realized that yes, the results of the election were not what i wanted, and yes, it may be a little scary to some. But, we live in a country where the people get to choose who they want and majority wins. Now there is only one thing to do.... move forward! Live our lives correctly, do what is in our control and pray for what is out of our control! Although I don't like some of the things Obama stands for and does, I will support and pray for him so that he can make the right decisions for our country. In a world where Marijuana is being legalized, the definition of Marriage is being changed, babies are allowed to be aborted, and so on and so on, I can do one thing.... move forward! This picture that was on facebook sums it up! Let's stop the negativity, unite together, raise our children right and move forward!!
