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I was asleep, or maybe I was up with a 2 year old who hadn't gotten his sleeping patterns straight, I can't remember. I do remember that I would be up in a little less than 4 hours to get my husband up and out the door to work. Two hours after, I would get a 10 year old up for school and try to figure out a way to wedge a visit to the voting booth in between appointments. 8 years ago I vote for Gore and listened as my neighbor told my daughter that "your mom is wrong." Hee, that was funny. I made a normal dinner for my normal, and beloved, family and sat with my husband to watch the returns. 8 years ago, I can remember my husband looking at my oddly...with a WTF look...when Florida was pulled from Gore and given to Bush. Ah well, I thought, what is the worst thing that can happen?
In those 8 years, the worst things did happen. My family destroyed alongside a nation being destroyed. In 8 years I lost my husband, heart, my hope, my happiness. Those things that made me who I am are gone. In 8 years I've gained an 18 and a 10 year old who still fight like toddlers and me without the will to really want to get in the middle (but I do).
A lot can change in 8 years. A lot can change in 1 day. My daughter is excited to vote tomorrow, as are so many people. She's picked up where I left off and I am proud of her.
So, good luck you poll workers, campaigners and hopers. May all your wishes come true tomorrow. May your next 8 years be filled will all the things that knit a soul, a family, a community together.
Happy Election Day.
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