President Trump

Donald Trump will not be the first or last flawed man or woman to enter the White House. We have had, and will have many more to come. I know a lot of people are feeling a myriad of feelings (depending on their views) because of the outcome of this election.

To me, this is just another example of how our journey is here on earth. We will always have opposition in our life. It is what helps us grow and become better people. The outcome of this election does not change who we are. We can still treat each other with kindness. We can still be examples of goodness. We can go to school, go to work, and teach our kids values. What we do with difficult situations in our lives is what makes us who we are. I'm not saying this from the perspective of someone who always makes right choices, but rather someone who is conscious of that, and who keeps trying even when I make mistakes.

This election has taught me to value the opinions of others, even if the opinions don't match mine. It has helped me understand my children better, my friends better and people I don't even know that well... understand what is important to them, and to be OK with that.

For what it's worth, I'm grateful to be an American. I'm grateful I was able to struggle through this election and come to a decision as difficult as it was and then to follow through on that decision.

God Bless America!