I have tears in my eyes right now. Partially b/c of laughing, and partly b/c of crying a little. As you may or may not know, TJ is gone to Lancaster until Thursday morning, and I was just looking at this totally goofy pic I have of him on here. I laughed b/c everytime I see I can't help it, and I cried b/c I really hate when he has to leave. I tell you, June is just creeping its way here. I really wish that something would change, and I wouldn't have to wait until then....

I just read an interesting and thought-provoking post by Anvilcloud about Alzheimer's and senile dementia. Alzheimer's runs in my family, and so it's a pretty scary issue to me. I am quite sure that I will one day start the process of simple forgetting (well, I already have) and end up a vegetable, as others in my family already have. I pray that a cure is on the way. I don't care for me, so much, but for my family. It is a very hard thing to deal with, and very upsetting for those who know it's coming, and just to see someone you love deteriorate like that. So, if you have any feelings on the subject, please check out Anvilcloud's recent post. Plus, he gives another plug for The Notebook.

So today was an exciting day! I went to a rally in downtown Columbia for school choice. It was called "Putting Parents in Charge", or PPIC. Basically,a bill was in the house today to be voted on that, if passed, would allow parents to take a $4000 tax credit for each child if they sent them to a private school or homeschooled them. It would take forever to explain the whole idea, but overall, I think it's wonderful. Mind you, most public school teachers don't want it, but after today, I think it's mostly b/c they don't understand it. On first glance, it looks like a terrible thing, taking money from schools. It's not like that at all. Anyway, I went to the state house and visited one of my representatives offices, and one of my senators offices. Neither of them were there, but I signed on that I am supporting the cause. Then I went to the front of the state house and the Governor, Mark Sanford (whom I did not vote for), spoke to everyone about the plan. What I liked the most, besides the idea itself, was that he openly thanked Democrats for being there, as it is the heart of Democratic beliefs to make change, and work for the better of all people, even those at the bottom of the totem-pole. It was great to see both parties working together on an issue, and especially one so important. I have already decided for sure that my children will not go to public schools, so I really hope that this bill passes. It would do wonderful things for education in our state, especially for public schools. Plus, the rally itself was just fun. I talked to a lot of people from all over the state. What I really liked was that it gave me some hope again. I have it set in my mind that all kids are bad and thugs and criminals, as I see everyday at school. So, to see kids out (there were tons of them!) that not only are normal and good, but that care enough about promoting their education to push for this themselves, was a great and inspiring thing. I really hope it passes. I shall make this one of my new prayers. Of course, I think they voted on it today, so had I watched the news, I would already know if it had or not. I'll have to check the internet later.

Alrighty then, I guess that's it for me. I hope you have a great day, and I'll see you soon!