Horrified

Today I need to post that I am slightly
horrified about the signing of the Healthcare
Bill. I not only have a moral confict, I
also have a professional conflict.
It directly affects my livelihood as well as the
livelihood of my friends/coworkers. If I wanted
to live in a Socialist Country I would have moved
to Freaking Canada!!!!!!! I am saddened and slightly
dismayed about the current state of things. Then this
morning I read a quote that my good (very politically
active) friend Casey posted relating to this mornings
preceedings.
It reminded me that there is still hope!! thanks Casey!

"Men may fail in this country, earthquakes may come, seas may heave beyond their bounds, there may be great drought, disaster, and hardship, but this nation, founded on principles laid down by men whom God raised up, will never fail. This is the cradle of humanity, where life on this earth began in the Garden of Eden. This is the place of the new Jerusalem. This is the place that the Lord said is favored above all other nations in all the world. This is the place where the Savior will come to His temple. This is the favored land in all the world. Yes, I repeat, men may fail, but this nation won't fail. I have faith in America; you and I must have faith in America, if we understand the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are living in a day when we must pay heed to these challenges.I plead with you not to preach pessimism. Preach that this is the greatest country in all the world. This is the favored land. This is the land of our forefathers. It is the nation that will stand despite whatever trials or crises it may yet have to pass through."
Harold B. Lee, Ye Are the Light of the World, pp. 350-351

I still belive this to be the greatest Country in the World.
I cry every time the National Anthem is sung and
have no patience or tolerance for acts of antipatriotism!
If I wasn't truly Patriotic I would have a
hard time sending my husband to war!
In the end I need to remember that God will prevail,
Good will prevail and this country, despite men who fail,
will prevail!

Random Tidbits

• I went to the dentist this morning- 30 something and Still Cavity Free!!!
• Chloe is starting into the orthadontia phase of life- Ugggh!
• Jaden cried hysterically because it wasn't his turn to go to the dentist!
• Jaxon had 4 leaf clover googly ears on at lunch- He looked hilarious
• McDonald's gave me a freaking Diet Coke instead of my Diet DP!!!
• I hate Diet Coke!!!
• I miss my hubby!

International Soccer Champs!!

Congrats to My Awsome Hubby (back row, in the sunglasses)

and his soccer team for winning thier match 3-0 against

the Kuwaiti National team!

Politics

I have never been very politically active.
I do my civic duty and vote, but other than
that I usually keep my political views to
myself. I guess I just never saw the need
to be voicing an opinion and/or picketing.
However, this last weekend my dear friend
Casey posted about an episode of Glenn
Beck on Fox News. I have to admit I've only
seen Glenn Beck once in my lifetime. I'd heard
from others that he was fabulous, but had never
taken the time to check out his newscast. I
watched the suggested episode via webcast on
Sat afternoon. I fell in Love with Glenn Beck and his
view on our Country and it's current state. It stirred
up some political feelings I didn't know I had!! I have
seen 1st hand the "political brainwashing" that our
children are being subjected to. It may not be so
prevelant in Utah where the majority of the
State still remains strongly conservative Republican,
but out here my kids are coming home asking why
I didn't vote for Pres. Obama- explaining that he is just
trying to help our country....Man I should have
flipped out!!!! When Chloe asked the question about
the President, it was a great opportunity for us to have
a discussion about my personal political views. However,
I am feeling a need to have family home evenings
dedicated to The beliefs of our Founding Father's and
what it I feel it means to be an American. For now, I will be
better about standing up for what I believe in! I have strong
feelings about Health Care reform, Education, the environment
and Families!! I need to be better informed and more active in
expressing my educated opinions!
Thanks Casey for reminding me that we can't leave
the fate of our Country in the hands of everyone else!
If you didn't see Friday nights Glenn Beck, go check it out
@ FoxNews.com- and as Casy suggested- make your
kids watch it too!!