Thoughts on Voting

Ok, Ok...you've been wondering when I would update this most interesting blog! Don't have a good excuse, just that the amount of my blog 'traffic' is not all that impressive anyway, and I've been spending more time on my Mozambique trip (Nov. 29-Dec. 10) preparations. Baby Amilia, also known as Mia, is doing great and her parents are pleased with her growth and schedule.

We voted 'early' today and one lady entering the voting booth was overheard to ask about the paper ballot: "Do I fill in the oval or leave it blank for my candidate?" Good basic question, don't you think? Were at least 50 ahead of us in line and it took about an hour for us to have our turn. If it's that crowded for early voting, what will it be like on Nov. 4th? I think Brazil has a better system, using small computer machines. And everyone must vote, aged 18 to 60. Those 16 and 17 may too, and those over 60, but they don't have to. And the elections are always on a Sunday, not a Tuesday. There was an election there earlier this month for municipal officials, I think, and our SCEN classrooms undoubtedly served again for several voting precincts.

As for the result of the U. S. presidential election, God is still sovereign and will put the one He wants in the White House, using, in this case, the democratic process. Whoever wins will need more wisdom than he presently has and wonder why he ever wanted such a thankless, impossible job. Perhaps he'll learn to ask God for help as he will certainly need it. So far neither candidate speaks very convincingly of needing to depend on the Almighty. We will be driving east on Nov. 1, one reason for voting early, visiting friends in KY on the 4th. Celebration or disappointment? God bless America!