You know, I promised myself that after my past 2 days of ranting and pretty much preaching to the choir, I would let it go. But, I can't. I'm sorry. I know many of you are on here hoping to hear something upbeat and maybe see pictures of my beautiful children, but I just can't let these last few days go by without saying I gave it my all. I did my part. I want my kids to someday see these pages and say, "Wow, Mom! You really tried." That in itself makes it all worthwhile for me.
My dear friend, Kelly, mentioned in a comment that the first or second time she came to my blog and I was talking about Obama and abortions, I sounded a little "fanatical". I laughed. In a good way, Kelly. :) Because my sweet husband tells me that whenever I take something on, I give it 200%, and I have to agree. I don't know if I'd call it fanatical. I guess I prefer to call it what Scott does, "passionate about my beliefs". Again, I've never, even as a child growing up with peer pressure that all kids go through, had the need to follow the crowd. I guess seeing my parents, immigrants who struggled to escape communism and succeeded, drives me to fight the same way for my own kids. I try to pray about everything. To keep an open mind, and of course, what comes natural to me, to research and discern about what is truth and what is deceit. Once that truth has been affirmed, then there's no stopping me.
So, for my loyal readers who email or comment and who are tired of hearing this because I do know that I'm preaching to the choir, I apologize for the redundancy. But if one, just one person, can change their mind and choose to vote for life because of my ramblings then every second spent agonizing about the results of these elections was worth it. (And I won't even be able to watch the final results because I will be in the hospital with Anna Grace - a post that is coming up very soon!)
I did respond to a friend today and shared that my only hope is knowing that our mighty Savior is in control. I know that. Obama may win. If he does, it's because God allowed it. He knows what's best for us and I need to trust Him with all my heart. Maybe Obama winning will be what this country needs for His people to turn their lives around and turn away from the immorality and lack of values that have filled every corner of this blessed country. I will someday be face to face with my Redeemer and I pray that as I bow before Him in reverence, He will approve of my efforts, as miniscule or futile as they may have been.
Of course, I did listen to the propaganda speech tonight, as I am sure a huge majority of the country, perhaps the world, did. I took mental notes as the socialist statements made by Obama filled my thoughts. If I keep going back to the socialist/communist talk, it's because I wish words could convey the sadness in my heart knowing that this is a real possibility for my children to grow up in. I don't want to ever live as I did the days and weeks following 9/11, when I feared going into crowded places. I don't want myself or my family to ever have to look at someone and judge or wonder about them because of fear that they may be a suicide bomber. I, as my children's mother, am suppose to protect them and at times I feel like there is nothing I could do, except pray to our Lord to keep them in the palm of His hands and always watch over them.
I want to stop here to interject that I am so very blessed to have the husband that I do. Scott in an incredibly wise man. He knows his stuff. He knows his wife. Her fears. Her worries. And her heart. He also knows communism through my family's eyes. For almost 11 years he's heard about the oppression that they live in. He's heard about how it began and how hard my dear father fought to prevent it. But the people were blinded by the young man with eloquent words promising the change that Cuba desperately needed. He offered jobs. He offered schooling. He offered health care. He promised that everyone would prosper after having been beaten down by an economy under Fulgencio Batista.
These were Castro's words in part of a speech he gave on May 20, 1960 at Pinar Del Rio, Cuba (my Father's birth province). For this and all speeches after 1959, click HERE.
"And there will be no more exploitation, no longer will they take one-third from those who produce the fruits of the land with their labor. No longer will they snatch away the products of their harvests, steal them,as they robbed in every way. This will never be again, never again will it be as it was, and never again will anyone abuse the people, or rob the people again, or divide the people in factions again, or destroy the strength of the people, or confuse the minds of the people, or keep the people in ignorance so that people will continue to be a useful tool of the privileged. Their children will not grow up ignorant, or without schools. These valleys, these beautiful valleys in this province, which were the "Cinderella," will never again be the "Cinderella" of Cuba. These valleys will not only be beautiful valleys, not only beautiful because of the landscape, but they will also be beautiful because of the happiness which will prevail there, and these lovely mountains will be more beautiful still because the people there are happier. And this will be one of the richest provinces of Cuba."
Shortly after this speech. My grandfather's farm and land were taken away from him.
Do those words sound familiar? Offering riches and education? The point I'm trying to make is that Cuba was in a pretty bad economic state when this young man came along to save the people. To save the country. They were desperate and they followed him. When people are hurting so badly, when you are wondering what would happen when you are living paycheck to paycheck if you lost your job, when you are paying an exorbitant amount of money in health care (as Scott and I are doing...in the thousands monthly!), when as a parent you want to offer your child the best of everything, but aren't even sure if you could afford your mortgage payment, what then? Most people, as it is happening in the U.S. right now, reach out to something new, something fresh. But not all that glitters is gold. And when there are so many red flags, you really need to step back, pray and think before you leap. God is always on your side. He is there waiting for you to rely on Him.
I have completely digressed and want to get back to tonight's airing, but I just wanted to show some of the similarities.
When Obama states that we all need to be held responsible for energy conservation and that we would all have to do our part (sorry...paraphrasing since I am too tired to rewind the TIVO. If you want exact quotes, email me and I will be glad to get them to you), my thoughts went immediately to how the Cubans are doing their part. Remember my post on my visit to Cuba? It was in the late 90's. They were struggling with lack of oil and energy conservation. The government's response? Ten hours DAILY Cubans lived without water or electricity. The days would vary along with the provinces. Tourist hotels and places of tourism would always have electricity and running water. This is not fictional. I lived this. I bathed outside in the rain because 2 days had gone by in Pinar Del Rio (same place where that speech above was given), where I was staying and there was no running water. I went there the end of August/beginning of September. The heat wasn't unbearable but it was hot. No fans. Lights would come on around 8 p.m. at night. So, most of the time, unless you had a wood or gas stove, no cooking. This was going on for years so the people had become complacent. They were tired of fighting. How much will President Obama ask of us in order to conserve energy?
I also cringed inside when I heard him say (not paraphrasing this time) "I will make a deal with every American who has the drive and the will but not the money to go to college: if you commit to serving your community or your country, we will make sure you can afford your tuition. You invest in America, America will invest in you, and together, we will move this country forward." Please remember those words, "if you commit to serving your community or your country". I honestly don't believe that our kids will be working in tobacco fields in order to serve their community, but I am somewhat apprehensive about what he means by "serving". Mandatory recruitment into the military? Possibly. Time will tell.
Are these "Just Words"?
From Obama's book Audacity of Hope: p. 261 Referring to the Muslims he said,
…In the wake of 9/11, ‘…in my meetings with Arab and Pakistani Americans (Muslims), and that I will stand with them should the political winds shift in an ugly direction” (referring to how the Japanese were interred in WW II).
From Obama's book Dreams of My Father:
‘I ceased to advertise my mother’s race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to whites.’ (His mother was caucasian).
From Obama's book Dreams of My Father:
‘I found a solace in nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity against my mother’s race.’
Lastly, I want to add something that DOES make me shudder. You know Joe, right? Yep. Joe the plumber. The guy who simply asked a question about his taxes and has been ripped apart by the media. Well, for those of you that keep telling yourselves that my words are nonsense because socialism cannot happen in the U.S., I have a little story for you to read. Click HERE. Not only did the Obama team have those in cohoots with them do a background check on this poor guy, but today's news is (again from the liberal media SUPPORTING Obama) that they dug even deeper than first assumed into his private life to see if he owed any unemployment compensation taxes or received any welfare assistance. WHAT???!!!! Where are this man's privacy rights? Where are his civil liberties? He has none. Why? Because Obama owns (obviously not literally) the media. Helen Jones-Kelley, director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services who did the check for Mr. Obama's gang wrote in her disclosure that the checks were "well-meaning..." Umm...sure they were. The article further reads, "The Obama campaign has said it has no ties to the checks and supports investigations." Again...ummm...sure! As if the Dept. of Job and Family Services agency just woke up one morning and said, "Hey, let's check out Joe the plumber!" Sure they did! And why? All of this, because one very normal, middle-class citizen decided he would exercise his rights to free speech and question a public official. The only difference between now and what would have happened in Cuba, is that shortly afterwards, the police would've shown up at his house and had him arrested. Yep....all in good time, my friends.
Please stop a take moment to reflect on how much more power this man will have when he stands before the citizens of this great country as President of the United States of America. To me, that is VERY scary. Don't be naive. The bigger the government, the less freedoms the people have. This is a historical fact.
I continue to ask God to have mercy on our country and it's people. We await His return and pray that in the meantime, we can remain focused on Him and continue to turn every blessing into praise.
"See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and adversity;
in that I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His judgments, that you may live and multiply, and that the LORD your God may bless you in the land where you are entering to possess it.
"But if your heart turns away and you will not obey, but are drawn away and worship other gods and serve them, I declare to you today that you shall surely perish. You will not prolong your days in the land where you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess it.
"I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the LORD your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him; for this is your life and the length of your days, that you may live in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them."
- Deuteronomy 30:15-20
I am not able to participate in the following event since it is not in my city, but I have agreed to pass it on.
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A RIGHT TO LIFE
ANTI-OBAMA
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THE DEMONSTRATIONS ARE BEING HELD IN SEVERAL CITIES NATIONWIDE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, FROM 12:00 - 1:00 PM.
