I am trying not to cry, but it's very difficult right now

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

I just learned of Barack's grandmother's death. I have been half in tears for days now - just hearing someone speak about the possibilities of tomorrow's election gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes. Knowing that his grandmother died just a day before the election is crushing.

I am working as an election protection attorney in south Irving tomorrow. The election judge is a Repuke. I will be as professional as possible, but firm in my resolve to help every person who wants to vote do so. I will probably be crying tomorrow - hope I can wait until the polls close at 7:00!

[Clio the Leo]

1. You and I will shed many tears of joy before we're done. NT

[renate]

2. what you're doing is so important--thank you thank you thank you

And a great big :hug:. You're a sweetheart.

[firedupdem]

3. Thank You for all the work you do! I enjoy reading your posts! People

like you will make this election have an honest outcome!

[TexasBushwhacker]

4. Can you let the tears roll today?

I'm not trying to make light of your emotional situation, but I know that I can get cried out after a while. Of course I look like hell, but it's better than walking on emotional eggshells trying not to break down. I say let yourself cry when you can and it will be easier to weather the storms. Good luck tomorrow.

[Sydnie]

5. I'll share the tissue box with you

I have been teary eyed for days myself.

[lamp_shade]

6. Same here... all day today. I can't stop. Everything makes me cry.

What will tomorrow bring? And the next day? Oy!!

[joop]

7. Then don't watch the video on the barackobama now.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c1394c/6bfe1c14/146202e6/11884b7a/3847724910/VEsF/

had me blubbering. I have never been so touched by an election. It's going to happen and it's going to happen big because we've all worked so hard. Hang in there for tears of joy. They're coming!

[Sensitivity]

8. Hope Supporters feel its ok to shed some tears for Barack and give him the FEELING

I cried just thinking of the tension Barack must feel having to rally in the midst of sadness.
Experiencing sadness and joy is part of life.

[QueenOfCalifornia]

9. It is very sad

indeed. I am certain that his grandmother hung on as long as she could.

Thank you for your work. It is of deep importance.

Take a deep breath and hold on tight - you will get through this and so will Barack.

Peace
-------
Gilligan

[patrice]

10. She's not gone.

The Dead are the sub-strate out of which the bas relief of that which we call our lives manifests itself.

[Why Syzygy]

11. The freepers are expecting grenades...

and we're coming at them with tears streaming. What a vision.

[yasmina27]

12. I'm with you

:cry:

[CADEMOCRAT7]

13. You are not alone, we all are feeling very emotional, and this news is tragic.

Good luck with your work tomorrow, and thank you for what you are doing. It is very important work.

[shaniqua6392]

14. Thank you for helping the voters!!

Save your tears until tomorrow evening and then we will cry tears of joy together!!!! :hug:

[live love laugh]

15. The thought of actually voting for a black man for president makes me well up

I am fortunate to have lived through the greatest (and the worst with Bushco) times in American history -- from the 60's to now.

I am driving more than 100 miles to vote tomorrow and then I plan to do what I can to help anybody else who needs to get to a polling place--including my employees.

I will be on the road at 6AM to start my drive.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

16. That is FANTASTIC

Thank you for what you're doing! :hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

17. Okay - I'm succumbing

The tears are flowing. This post seems so self-centered - I'm sure many of us are just overcome with emotion right now. I can only imagine how our African-American friends must be feeling at this moment in history. This Irish/Scotch/English/Welsh/Cherokee woman is absolutely overcome!

[Pacifist Patriot]

20. Wow, throw in a smattering of German and we were separated at birth.

You reminded me of something my grandmother (Stewart) used to tell me. "Dearie, always remember that Scotch is a drink not an adjective." Somehow I think we all still get the point regardless of which word is used.

[kestrel91316]

18. Thank you in advance for helping to safeguard our liberties.

YOU are an American hero.

[Overseas]

19. I've been weepy too. Hoping my hopes are not just too darned logical.

Hoping Republicans aka the GOP will let us have this one.
Let our avalanche equal our landslide and mandate.
Hope they realize the 80% who say we're on the wrong track
are right. It is time for the Democratic Party to
clean up the Republican messes again-- rebuild the economy
and move us rapidly into alternative energy so oil resources
can be stretched to last longer.

The USA needs help fast, and I'm hoping the GOP sees that
and will let us turn things around and find a fun way
to move toward more sustainable lifestyles.

That's the audacity of hope I'm allowing myself this evening.

[Laelth]

21. k&r for right action.

You're doing all you can, and that's enough. Be at peace.

The United States is a LIBERAL Country.

:dem:

-Laelth

[tigereye]

22. thanks for taking care of voters in your state!

:yourock:


I felt sad when I heard on NPR that his GM had died - doesn't seem fair somehow.

[MrsBrady]

23. I'm in NE Tarrant County --

I have decided that it will be GREAT DAY tomorrow!

I will be an alternate election judge working with the republican election judge.

I don't think we will have any issues...should be a good day. I've never done this before, so I'm looking forward to it.
The county did a pretty good job of training.

I am glad I can be there as a Democrat to make sure everything is done properly. I am excited to take ANYONE'S vote...I am glad to be there for my countrymen.

But the minute we are done...I am going home, giving my Husband a BIG KISS, cry, laugh, jump up and down....and break out the champaign!

We can be both sad for him and ecstatic at his win at the same time.

Good luck to you tomorrow, and thank you for your work.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

24. Thanks, and good luck to you, as well!

I can't believe Election Day is finally here. I am a tinfoil hatter who predicted to acquaintances a year and a half ago that Bush would do something to cancel or postpone the election and am mildly surprised that nothing has happened (yet).

May we all have a rewarding and thrilling day tomorrow!

:patriot:

[flamingdem]

25. Watch the video and let some tears go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5oMY6_kCoo

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

26. It is quite sad and I feel for him too...