I'm opening a can of worms...

Heaven help me, but I'm about to open a can of worms. And all I can say is if you disagree with me, you certainly have that right. Just understand that since I am expressing myself on my own blog, that I am certainly entitled to my own opinions and I'm not looking for a fight!


I've made several observations over the course of this election campaign. Some of them have been outright saddening. The opinions of some people, strangers or family and friends, have been extremely disheartening. Having an opinion on various issues in our country is absolutely American - and I expect people to do so. However, having an opinion regarding the color of skin of a presidential candidate is outright WRONG.


I've been convicted today to post this on my blog, and believe me, I've been trying to avoid it. But, I feel I need to express this. And here is where I'm going to alienate people I know probably.....


If you have feelings that you either keep private to yourself or share with others that you simply do not want a black man for president - then shame on you!!!!!!! It is time to put your hypocritical christian ideas away. To behave and live life as a christian and then denounce anyone of color because they are not worthy to be president, you have just negated any christian example you have ever given and it's about time someone puts a stop to this.


I grew up in a household where racial slurs where readily given. Sadly, not just to be mean, but because it was a way of life. No where in the bible does God's word expect us to behave this way, and in the year 2008, people should know better. Please look into your hearts and talk to God about this. If you think I'm nuts and you disagree with me - ask God - I'm sure you're not going to get the answer you want.


I am actually excited that Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States. And yes, I voted for him (okay everyone can pick up their jaws off the floor now). I hope you were even a little inspired if you listened to his speech last night. This man comes from several different backgrounds regarding race, and I do believe he has a different kind of understanding. And he is a christian. He talks to God. He is not a radical terrorist who is going to get us all killed. Do you actually think the United States government didn't do a background check on him when he started this campaign? If he was an actual threat, he would have been removed along time ago. So, please don't fall prey to mass hysteria and rumors. Get your facts straight.


If your opinion differs from mine (and I'm sure it does to most who read this), please know I would appreciate you keeping your negative thoughts on race to yourself and not express it to me or my children. Jay and I are raising Amber and Emma in a different environment, where racial slurs are not commonplace. They are learning to love all. For goodness sakes, if we tell Amber and Emma that God loves them and that He has plans for them and that they can be anything they want to be when they grow up, then how could we ever tell them that people of color can not?


Remember, that even though your presidential candidate might not have been elected this time, and your are afraid that this country is going to hell.....remember that God is still the same God He was before the final votes were counted. He is still in control no matter who is president. We must continue our fervent prayers and trust Him with all things, including the safety and decisions of our political leaders as they lead our nation.


No task is too big for God and He loves us all, no matter what color we were born.


Oh my, now I've done it, I bet I've fired some people up! Love me anyway!


peace and love,
toni