and that's a wrap.

Republicans weep across the nation.  The election is over and Obama is still in the house.  Literally and figuratively.  I had my doubts that Mitt Romney would be able to swing it...I think maybe he's a bit of a mystery to the American people.  We talk of the American dream, but is it really attainable while maintaining a squeaky clean life???  Couldn't be, some may say.  I think it's so rare, that some think it doesn't exist anymore.  Add that to the ever diminishing conservatism within our society and a (let's face it) very charismatic chameleon of a President and it was over before it even started.  The evening started so hopeful and energetic, only to be replaced with that sinking feeling while you watch the results unfold.  Truth be told, I felt that Mitt Romney had a hard time connecting with the average American and communicating his concepts and theories.  He is a business mastermind...socially-awkward shouldn't be such a shocking trait.

I have been watching the posts over the past 12 hours...some express joy, others express disappointment...even anger?  Some feel fear... And yet others, even Romney supporters, are still hopeful.

We are told the times will get worse. We are told that good will be called evil and evil will be called good.  And we are told to prepare.  I'm not a doomsday prepper, as some might call themselves, but I have my share of anxiety.  Do I think something catastrophic will happen that will bring the apocalypse to pass...that would certainly be an act of God and I think no matter how we prepare physically and temporally, the goal there will be to have prepared spiritually...that's a completely different post, not even going to touch it!  The truth is.  I love my husband and my children so much that I would go to great lengths to keep them healthy and secure.  If we are in any sort of situation (hello restore the shore) where my family is cold and hungry - it would absolutely destroy me.  That, in essence, would be my own private Hell.  It brings my heart great comfort to know that we have prepared, that we taking precautions.  We live in a place that has been hit by devastating storms, last year was mild...but the talk about town is that this is going to be a tough winter.  What is the harm in preparing for an emergency situation?  Zombies...probably not.  Ice storm...absolutely. 

 

Maybe it'll work out, maybe not.  But for right now, we are healthy and happy.  For now, we support our local government and we teach our girls about life, love and liberty.  We teach them that red, white and blue still means something and when there is an opportunity to vote...you VOTE.  To prepare for the worst and hope for the best.  To love and respect our Savior and seek faith over fear.  As for the bridges, we'll cross those when we come to them.