Conservatism Lives

Last night was tough. I watched as my hopes for a Mitt Romney presidency were dashed one by one with the swing states going to Obama. And here in Washington, the voters approved gay marriage and  recreational marijuana use, which really took the wind out of my sails. I gave into the deflation last night. I let myself be sad - admittedly, VERY sad. 

Before I went to bed I snuggled each of my kids in their own beds. I kissed their sleepy cheeks and caressed their hair. Despite my government and community fostering what I consider immoral values and fiscal irresponsibility, my responsibility as a parent remains devoted to my three sweet little girls. That will never change. My husband came home just before midnight. We were texting back and forth as election results came in, so he was not surprised to see a weepy lump on the couch. Like always, he honed in my focus on the "bigger picture".  No matter what occurs outside our home, our obligation is to this family and we will teach our children to live a responsible, moral life despite a government endorsing the opposite. My fears can overtake me if I let them, but my hope and faith must champion over the doubt. Last night I vowed to wake up today renewed and focused; clear and calm. And I did (despite my puffy eyes). 

I am flying my flag again today. My pride in this country did not die last night. Conservatism did not die last night. Our nation has sacrificed too much to allow the loss of one important election to derail the course of Conservatism, truth, and morality. The cause shifts to the people and I have faith in the American people. The election results are clear on one thing: our great nation is divided. I hope and pray President Obama and our elected officials can somehow come together and save our nation from the fiscal cliff, sequester, and our debt crisis. So much of importance is ahead and giving in now to the fear and worry solves nothing. 

No matter the result, my resolve is the same. I love this country too much. And I will support my leaders so long as they chose a moral course forward and live within the framework of the Constitution. If not, I will fight and champion the causes within my own sphere of influence in a civil manner.

I am STILL proud to be an American.

Election Day!

I went a bit "off the grid" over the past few days. A "girls weekend" came at the perfect time as the stress of these final days leading up to the election has been a bit overwhelming. No radio, a little online reading, some discussions with friends, but mostly quiet anxiety...and a prayer of hope for today. 

From the beloved conservative himself, Ronald Reagan:

"We are a nation that has a government -- not the other way around. And this makes us special among the nations of the Earth. Our government has no power except that granted it by the people. It is time to check and reverse the growth of government, which shows signs of having grown beyond the consent of the governed... 

"...We, the Americans of today, are ready to act worthy of ourselves, ready to do what must be done to ensure happiness and liberty for ourselves, our children, and our children's children. And as we renew ourselves here in our own land, we will be seen as having greater strength throughout the world. We will again be the exemplar of freedom and a beacon of hope for those who do not now have freedom."

Source:http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1981/12081a.htm

It's as applicable today as it was in 1981. 

If you need a boost today, check this amazing video, which came via a Facebook friend. It's fabulous. It is a perfect example of why I am passionate about Conservatism.

And even if you don't share my passion for Conservatism, PLEASE still exercise your precious right to vote. VOTE VOTE VOTE!!

I'm flying my flag today and wearing red, white and blue. As Mitt said, we vote for love of country. And today I LOVE my country. I get to tell them what I want.