I have had a lot on my mind this past week and weekend.. and I want to freely share some of those thoughts. Good.. bad.. Happy and Sad.
Mitt Romney for President!!!!!
I hope... I want... I want!!!
These are a few reasons why:
He is a great Business man. He has turned around many companies.... came in and saved the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah... and is a good moral man with fabulous values. He is sincere... and he practices what he preaches. I believe he is the man to turn around our Economy.
He is also a Mormon.
He is also a Mormon.
I am not voting for him only because he is Mormon though.
This helps... but that is not how I choose candidates.
I wouldn't vote for John Huntsman... or Harry Reid.. and they are both Mormons.
Even though I want to see Romney as our next President.. there are some things that have been very hard for me to stomach during this election.
1- A majority of people still have no idea what Mormonism is.. and they make quick-false judgements. There is a lot of hate.
2- My religion.. and my family are the 2 most important things that I cherish in this world.. and it has been very hard to read ignorant comments about my Faith.. and things about my religion that I hold very dear and sacred. I realized last week.. that I need to stay away from "comment" boards where most of this "Hate" is spewed.. because it just makes me angry and sad. So sad.
3- There is still great bigotry about our Religion. It bothers me that if this was any other religion... the media would be all over it.. but because it is the LDS ( Mormon ) church.. people stand back and let it happen. Again... it's hard to hear these things... in a civilization that should be far beyond Racism and Bigotry.
I have Faith and Hope -- and Pray that we can have a good and positive change this coming year.
I Hope.
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Yesterday I was headed out the door to have Dinner at my Mom's house... and Chad stopped me to share breaking news he had just read on the Internet.
Josh Powell had taken his own life.. and the lives of his two darling sons.
I was so shocked at this...the first things I felt were Anger... and sadness.
If you are not familiar with this story... you can google Josh and Susan Powell.. and you can read about it. It is heart-breaking.
I sobbed ( ugly cry ) the whole drive to my Mom's house.
The girls sat quietly in the back.. wondering what on earth happened.
I told them about the story.. and just kept crying.
This morning... I no longer feel Anger anymore. I feel a great Sadness.
I feel happiness thinking of these boys reunited with their mother. I feel devastated for the Grandparents and family that have lost so very, very much.
My heart goes out to them.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
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On a happier tone:
I am in LOVE with the new Snow Patrol song: "Called out in the Dark."
Seriously... my current favorite song. It has an 80's feel to it.... and I am kinda obsessed.
If you have not listened to it's goodness... go and do it.
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Ahhhh.... my Downton Abbey.
It's sooo good.. and yet... so frustrating.
I have so many feelings after last night's episode... but the strongest 2 opinions would be:
1- I loathe Sir Richard.... and was hoping Mary would have sent him packing.
I have never liked him.. and yesterday's episode validated my feelings.
2- I feel so BAD for Edith. Seriously... can't she have love???
Not even a Farmer.. or a Burned Victim?
Did you know Season 2 comes out tomorrow February 7th??
Yes.. Yes it does.
We can finish it all up without waiting until February 19th.
Squeeeeeee!!
Lots of happy things in store for this week.
Today I am Grateful for:
Hot water to soak in every night. I will not ever take this for granted.
A Happy weekend
Justice.
Mommy Moments
Service
8 comments:
I am SOOO with you in support of Mitt Romney - he is smart, an experienced leader, and moral - so rare these days!
Lovin the Mitt as well.
And all I can think about is Susan's parents. I know what it's like to be locked in an ugly battle and they were currently raising the boys. It just breaks my heart
I agree with all of your points about Mitt, politics, and religion. I try not to read people's comments either because many of them come out of ignorance and/or hate. Someday everyone will know that the gospel really is true, but in the meantime, the mistreatment of the church can be hurtful and frustrating. Anyway, I think Mitt would be a really good president and I hope he gets the nomination.
My heart broke when I heard about the Powells yesterday. I feel so much anger towards that selfish horrible man. I hope he's paying for the innocent lives he took in hell. (sorry, I'm still mad!)
I haven't watched the next episode yet, maybe tonight or tomorrow. I too sympathize with Edith! I think she has a good heart and she deserves to find love!
The murder of the Powell boys turns my stomach. Just one of the reasons I believe in God is knowing that Josh Powell with have to answer to Him for this and there will be devine justice for his actions.
MITT FOR PRESIDENT!!! His Aunt lives in my ward. She is a darling little lady and she is so cute when she talks about him!!
I think Sir Richard is a scumbag! I personally think Matthew is going to get the feeling back in his legs and he and Mary will end up together.
I also think Patrick is a fake!!
So exciting.!!
Hubs and I are buying season 2 for valentines day! See how romantic we are!
Mitt has my vote. I stay away from comment boards most of the time. So much hatred. I think many people have decided it is their mission in life to be negative.
Was awake until 1:30 this morning thinking about the Powell situation. I'd hate to be in josh's spiritual shoes right now.
Very, very heart breaking.
Romney!
I just want Anna and Bates to be happy!
I really should be watching and listening to the debates. I just remember last time when Mitt was can-paining to run and pulled out. It made me sad because I was thinking he would be good. If he makes it the voting table. I will vote for him.
The whole Josh Powell thing makes me sick but I am with you, I am glad her boys had her on the other side to be with.
I so need to start watching Downtown Abby. I actually saw that the first season is on Netflix. Who knows maybe after this weekend, after the parties, I can settle down and watch some!
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