But - I'm back. And I'm here to stay. I've recently found myself "blogging" within my course assignments. I frequently think of things that I'd like to tell someone, but can't ever find anyone there to tell. I have no desire to be "cool" or famous at all. I just need an outlet. A way for people to see, from time to time, how Gracious our God is.
I'm a (very) single mother of three absolutely gorgeous kids. They are the light of my life, and keep me going. They keep me driven and give me purpose. To catch you up, Savannah is now seven. She's in second grade and is a Leeds Greenwave cheerleader. Benjamin is five. He started Kindergarten recently. Not too long ago, he played his first season of baseball, and next month, he'll begin karate. (Benjamin has a top-level secret: he's a ninja. He takes it to the point of demanding sushi when we have Chinese because "that's what ninja's eat" ). Lennon is now 4 and in his last year of daycare/preschool. Someone stopped me the other day as I was getting in the car to pick him up from "school" (if you call it school, it's easier to get them to enjoy it!). This person proceeded to tell me they'd just met Lennon for the first time. He said, and I quote, "his eyes are beautiful and he's a TRIP". Nailed it. My youngest should've been named "Tripp"... but that story will be a blog of its own.
I work full-time at a company that I love. I do work that I love (statistics). I do more than what's asked of me because I genuinely care about what I'm doing for my customers and my company. I appreciate the job I have because I recognize that 15% of our country is looking for what I have.
That was an intentional segue into where I'm heading with this ...
If you know me, or have ever talked to me on more than one occasion, you probably know my #1 worldly passion is politics. At an early age, I was introduced to the American Government and the chaos that comes with it. My ultimate career dream is to hold a political office and "make a difference". That being said, I believe that our country is in a downward spiral that the majority of us aren't welcoming in any degree. I don't believe that by posting news stories via Facebook or Twitter alone will bring attention to this very serious situation in America (be honest, most of you aren't reading more than the headline anyhow). In every election, each side of the aisle announces that "this is the most important election America has seen". I've spent a lot of time considering the dramatics of this statement and how it applies to what we're seeing today. Friends, THIS is the most critical election that our country has ever seen. Because of my Christian-driven values and my love for America, I'm very passionate about changing the position we've found ourselves in.
That being said, I'm returning to the blogisphere in order to fully explain my views and positions on current events. I welcome commentary and arguments, and even flat "you're-wrongs." Debates are discussions that lead to knowledge of both sides. But you must know : I rarely present a strong opinion that I can't back with facts. I don't engage in arguments that I don't believe I can win. I'm open to all ideas and research media speculation in order to develop my own opinion rather than claim others' as my own.
Of course I'll be blogging about my kids from time to time as well. I'll tell you quirky little things about them. I'll present to you funny stories that every mother inevitably experiences... and how I handle it. They DO take up 98-99.5% of my time, and I love them more than any other thing on this planet.
To pull all of this together ... the love I have for my children drives me to be passionate about our country. It pushes me to have YOU realize what's happening here. The future of my kids is at stake right now. As a full-time employee, full-time mom, and college student, I don't really have the time to be writing a blog. But I have to do something... relying on others to take action and not doing something on my own accord would be hypocritical. That's how crucial the position we've found ourselves in is. When something matters enough to someone, they make time for it... regardless of circumstance. That's where I am, and I welcome you to it.
Buh-ring it.
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