In our family we consider ourselves utterly blessed to live in a nation where we're allowed to vote. Our awareness of this wonder is probably heightened by the many ways in which our lives are intertwined with Russia. In fact, nine of our children's birth grandparents lived through communism's repression of rights in the former Soviet Union. Having a voice in our political system is an amazing privilege!
When our children vote for the first time, it is our family tradition that I take them out for coffee immediately afterwards. Today, Jaynie (19) and Cassandra (18) cast their votes alongside their mom and dad just after 7 a.m. Then we headed to Le Mars for a breakfast indulgence.
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| Jaynie (left) and Cassandra just after voting. Ready to mark an important milestone with early morning coffee! |
4 comments:
That's an awesome tradition! \m/
Congrats, Z &S! Love and miss you girls :)
We have sent you a copy of our church celebration of ORPHAN SUNDAY.LOVE Grandma and Aunt Jean
It wasn't my first time voting, but it was my first presidential election. We're definitely blessed to have the opportunity to make our voices heard.
Congrats to Jaynie and Cassandra!
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