I'm Not a Political Person

I'm not a political person.  That's just it.  However, as I sit here on this rainy Friday afternoon, I can't help but share a few thoughts of mine.

I live in a small Hill Country town, Kerrville, TX.  My high school sweetheart and I chose to come back to the hill country after graduating from Texas Tech University - Lubbock in 2007. We now live and work in the Kerrville community and are deeply invested in the people of this town.

Tomorrow is election day for our sweet little town.  Again, I will say I'm not a political person so I probably will not use the correct terms as you read this.  A friend of mine/former boss/former pastor/non-profit consultant (and many others I don't have time to name) named Bill Blackburn is up for Mayor, his opponent, Bonnie White.  I've been driving around town the last 6 months or so seeing Bonnie White's campaign signs.  A few of them read at the bottom, "Honest, Diligent, Dependable."  I do not know Bonnie on a personal level nor have I ever done business with her so I can not speak to whether or not she is a good candidate for Mayor.  I only know what I've heard from many trusted sources in the community and those are opinions.  I have, however, recently read some facts that have been alarming to say the least.

As this campaign has evolved, it has become nasty.  Heartbreaking for this Momma of 3.  I have heard a number of rumors about my friend and former boss that have made me sick at my stomach.  I know Bill.  He is Honest, Diligent and Dependable. But even more than these 3 words, he loves the Lord his God and people well.  He loves ALL people well and he cares about the Kerrville Community more than I have time to discuss in this brief blog post.  He is the epitome of a trusted mentor, advisor, and friend not only to my husband and I, but hundreds upon hundreds of others in this community and beyond.

I do not get to cast my vote for Bill Blackburn in this election given that our family lives outside the city limits.  This pains me but I hope tomorrow, election day from 7am-7pm, young and old alike will get out and CAST THEIR VOTE.  It's our right and our duty as citizens of Kerrville, TX.

Bill being sworn in.

Celebrating Bill's birthday at Partners in Ministry in 2011.
This was a sweet celebration.