As parents, we raise our children to the best of our ability. If they learn to feed themselves, clothe themselves, and all around be decent people of society?
Well, then we have done our job. And, thankfully, I did. My oldest daughter turned eighteen this year.
As her parent, I have to wonder. Did I give her a voice? Did I teach her the fundamentals of government, justice, and law? Does she know her voice matters? Even if that voice is small and young.
Raising her, I didn’t really think about the voting issue. I wasn’t taught much about it myself, or at least, I didn’t pay much attention if I was.
Would she? Would she wonder? Would she question? Would she speak up?
I hoped so. Despite the fact, as her mother, I am not known for my political expertise, or even having a dogged opinion.
I am not much on debating.
I watch, quietly.
I listen, attentively.
And in the end, I vote with my heart and pray with all my might.
Did I pass this on to her? I don’t know, but I do know one thing.
This year.
Her first year of age.
During a very important Presidential election vote.
She cast her ballot.
She lifted her voice.
And I am soooo proud of her.
What about you? Are you exercising your right to vote?
Living, Loving, Laughing.... 
As you should be. She’s beautiful, and I’ll bet, pretty smart! I’m sure she’ll think it out and vote like me, I HOPE 😆
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Politics is like the Fight Club. We don’t talk about Fight Club. Ha ha!
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I agree you should be proud, she has an opinion and by casting her ballot she has shown that she cares what happens.
You have done well in raising her I see.
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Yes, it really surprised me. An eighteen-year-old who cares. She is certainly a different kid from me. 🙂
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Great stuff my friend I know your pround to wear it 🙂
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It was quite a while before she took it off. 🙂
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I agree! You should be proud! And you raised her right : )
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I can’t take credit for the politics. Her step-dad got her involved. 🙂
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A great example! you’re a great mom! teaching good values, teaching big responsibility and this is huge one. thumbs up!
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Thank-you! I swear I didn’t do much. She is just a great kid. 🙂
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Good job–both of you!
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Thanks Patti!
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she looks like she is considering – proud moment and charming captures
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Well, she voted early, so her mind was made up. Found the vote place herself without any help from us. 🙂
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Angelia, I love the way you presented this post with photos and dialog in between.
Well done!
And just from reading the energy in words, I feel that you did an awesome job as a parent in raising her. You can be proud of both YOU and SHE because you’ve guided her by setting an example; empowering her to find her own voice.
“I watch, quietly.
I listen, attentively.
And in the end, I vote with my heart and pray with all my might.”
I’m the same way!
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I knew you were a heart-voter. I don’t know a lot of people that have the compassion you do for others. Thank-you Ron!
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yeh! for the both of you..you for being such a good moma and your daughter for using her vote to speak her mind. That first vote is so exciting!
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I remember the first time I tried to vote. The lines were soooo long and I got intimidated and went home. It was many elections later before I was brave enough to try again. I always thought my one little voice didn’t matter, but it does, if only for me.
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You have reached an important goal – you have raised an independent, responsible individual! Kudos to both of you!
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It’s a good feeling isn’t it, Carol? I know you know that feeling well. 🙂
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Good for her! She did the right thing.
Outstanding photos of a lovely lady too!
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Thanks Phil! She is normally not so willing…. ha ha.
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You get my vote, Angelia, as a wonderful parent! I hope other young adults get to the polls, like your daughter! Where’s my 20-year-old son? I’ve got to talk to him …
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I agree! The future affects them the most. They need to learn NOW to use their right to a voice. I bet he is at the polls! (or soon will be) ;-O
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Good job mom, you taught her well. 🙂
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Thanks LuAnn……I did the best I could, but I had lots of help from wonderful, caring people in her life.
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Congratzzz to the both of you, you must be very proud (and, it’s obvious you are)!
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I am proud of her! I’m happy she cares about our country. And that being like me (not involved in politics) did not affect her.
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Awesome…..brains and beauty!
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Thanks Ingrid! For a teenager, she is an amazing girl. 🙂
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You should be Proud, Angelia. I am very much sure you are a wonderful mother. You always pass on love and care with your words to us. So your daughter must be proud of having you in her life too. 🙂
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My twins get to vote tomorrow too and like you, I am so proud of them and their choices… Beautiful post. 😉
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Love the photographs and the story. Go and get ’em girl!
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Having the ability to vote is a privilege that every person should not take for granted…congratulations on the most difficult task ever…raising up another good soul for the kingdom. 🙂
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You shared with your daughter a priceless treasure of being an American. To be heard, to think and make a difference. You also gave her something we all can learn from, “And in the end, I vote with my heart and pray with all my might.” Beautiful.
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