It's Voting Day

Every four years we have the priviledge and the right to vote for the next president of the United States. I remember the first time that I voted. It was back in 1976, I was 18 and very excited to vote for the first time. I would tease my Grandfather that I was going to vote democratic and he would yell at me--it was funny. I was serving my mission in the Philippines, when it was time to vote in 1984. My parents sent me an absentee ballott, so I was able to vote that way. Melchor was very excited to vote for the first time as an american citizen in 1992. Now my oldest son has the honor to vote, but due to lack of time, we were unable to send him his ballott to vote. This is a very important election. It will be very interesting to see who wins. This past Sunday at our stake conference, our stake president was encouraging all of us to study the issues, pray and vote according to our conscience. He then said that come Wednesday when it is our stake temple day, he is going to put the name of the winner of the election on the prayer roll. He also said that he was going to put the name of the loser on the prayer roll. What a very inspiring idea. Like most of you, I will be keeping a close watch on the results and hope for the best. Whatever happens, I will continue to be hopeful--and faitful, prayerful and respectful of the results. Happy Election Day to everyone!!!