it's in the giving of a gift to another...

snow... sleet... freezing rain... all that good stuff adds up to the possibility of a two hour delay!
we were supposed to have the junior high christmas party tonight, but it was cancelled due to crappy weather... i spent the entire evening finishing my honor's college application and writing a letter of thanks for Senator Folmer... i still can't believe how blessed i am that i was able to enjoy something so incredible like that...
this is the letter that i wrote him...
Dear Honorable Senator Folmer,
Thank you very much for allowing me to shadow you for the day. (I pause to allow you to say “you’re welcome!”) It was truly and honor and a memorable experience. It allowed me to gain insight into the inner workings of our government. Even though the casting of the votes by the electors appeared to be more for show than for the process, it gave a glimpse into the hearts and minds of our founding fathers. It proves that our nation is built on concepts that go beyond party affiliation and platforms, but on dignity, pride, respect, and a deep reverence to the God that created us all.
Paul writes in Romans 15:1-2 “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” As I have witnessed you work with a drive and a concern for your constituents, I have seen you embody these verses. You genuinely care and concern for those who voted you into office. You do not pride yourself in the position you hold, but rather, you work to honor and fulfill the Constitutional duties that you have sworn to uphold. I, as the youth of this great state and the future of this country, have been built up by your encouragement, excitement, passion, and patriotism to our great state and nation. As a neighbor, I am very pleased and greatly blessed to know that an honorable and upstanding man of God is representing me in the capital.
We, collectively speaking for the youth, must be aware of the corruption and power-hungry nature of the government today. If we live in ignorance of our government, it is impossible for us to resolve the issues. It is so critical that we get involved and stay passionate about the government that has been created by us and cannot function properly without us. Senator Folmer, it is wonderful to see you encourage the youth and take time out of your schedule to build into us. Instead of treating this duty as a job, you treat it as a privilege and an honor. You allowed me to voice my opinion and feel like an equal, not a simple teenage girl.
Again, thank you very much for the blessed and wonderful opportunity to shadow you. I hope that I will be able to join you again in the very near future. May God guide your words and your deeds. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
God Bless