Three interesting topics to talk about and discuss. Especially the lesbian conservative part. I know people are wondering how in the hell can those 2 words go together? Well, I am here to tell you that in my case they do.
Yes, I am a lesbian conservative & a mom! Describing how I came to be a lesbian is easy. I absolutely, beyond the shadow of a doubt, know in my heart that I was born a lesbian. God made me this way, and God loves me unconditionally, regardless of what anyone else might say or believe...or not believe. It is my belief and that's all that matters.
As for the conservative part, I can't say exactly when that happened. I can say that prior to 1990 I couldn't tell you the difference between a Republican or a Democrat, nor could I tell you what either one meant. I had zero interest in politics, and I sure as heck didn't give a damn about any politicians. Heck, up until a few years ago I couldn't even tell you who was president when I joined the Army (Jimmy Carter). How sad is that? But things started to slowly change for me when I happened to stumble upon Rush Limbaugh on the radio. I thought to myself, "this guy is making sense to me." I found myself relating to him on so many topics. For me, at the time, being so politically ignorant, he was able to take the complicated and make it understandable. This was in 1989-1990. I have listened to him on and off ever since. (I was so happy when I got an ipod as a gift and I could download his show and listen to it anytime I wanted to). Of course, like so many that listen to him, I don't agree with everything he says, but what I like most about Rush is that he is thought- provoking. He challenges my thinking all the time, and helps me to look at things differently. I like that.
So, even though I voted for Bill Clinton in 1982 (it was my first time voting), I slowly began paying more attention to politics. By the time 1996 rolled around I was a full blown political junkie. Needless to say, I did not vote for Bill Clinton again. The truth is I am more of a conservative today then I ever was. I believe in conservative values...values that made this country great....values that continue to make this country great each and every day. I believe in smaller government and less taxes. I also believe in freedom and individual responsibility and that every person in this country, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to be anything that he or she wants to be.
Last but surely not least, being a mom! I became a mom at the age of 45!! Some experts say 'being a mom' is one of the top 5 hardest, and most important, jobs in the world. (And in my case the most exhausting). I wouldn't change it for anything in the world. I never knew I could feel so much love for one individual. He is the light of my life.
Interesting story about how my partner Kim and I came up with our son's name, which is Kody. You see, the 'K' comes from Kim's name, and the 'ody' comes from my name. Hence KODY! We named him when Kim was 4 months pregnant. He is a precious gift from God!!
