i have never been one that was very interested in politics...as i have gotten older though (did i just say that?) i have found myself wanting and needing to do more...
it is always easy to complain about how things are...or should be...and a whole other thing to get involved and try and be a participant in change...
i have gone to several meetings with the mid-peninsula republican womens's federation...but today...i became a member...
there were three areas that tugged at me...so i jumped in with both feet...and got involved...
the first is there annual fundraiser which is done in the way of a fashion show...my good friend asked if i would help in that...so i am now chairman of the models...(or something like that)
goes right along with what i love to do...
the second area that really touched me...was supporting our soldiers...i am excited about getting together some care packages for them...what a way to show our support for them...and to give them a little something...although small...to let them know that they are being thought of...and how thankful we are for their service...
at the luncheon we were given a note card...to write a personal note to a soldier...it is such a small gesture...but one that touches the hearts of many soldiers...
the third is in relation to the fundraiser...the money raised is to support and give scholarships to students...i don't need to say anymore about that...it is unfortunate when a child cannot continue school because of funds...
the speaker today was the mayor of half moon bay...he said we could just call him farmer john...as that is what his passion is...he spoke to us about our water situation here in northern california...and how we are really in a horrible drought...and in much need of water...
it was perfect that as the luncheon finished...we exited the building and it had started to rain...
for the first time...i breathed a thanks to the Lord...for sending the rain...
i have a new perspective on the rain...most know i do not like it very much...so i chose to focus on the needs...and besides...i have just been blessed with two weeks of 70 degree weather...
one of the ladies at the luncheon told my girlfriend that her friend (me) was very beautiful...gotta love that! she then proceeded to tell her that she thought i looked like angelina jolie...
ok...now i am a realist...there is nothing in my looks that is remotely even close to angelina...other than we both have brown hair...
my girlfriend (also a realist) said..."really?" and the lady said...why yes...our whole table thought so...
well...even if i'm a realist...it still made my day...gotta love those older republican women!
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