Final Days Forum received this e-mail from a great friend on Saturday. Tangala Ash is a Colorado volunteer for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama's campaign. She lives in the Denver neighborhood of Montbello. It seems fitting to publish her e-mail on Election Day because Tangala's passion throughout this presidential election mirrors the deep-seated feelings many people are experiencing, whether they support Obama or Republican candidate, Sen. John McCain.
TECHNOLOGY IS WONDERFUL
So, it is down to the wire and I can't go to the office to volunteer-- there just is not time. So, before I head to the laundry mat, I print my phone list from MY.BARACKOBAMA.COM.
With clothes in five washers I dial the first number on my cell. While at the laundry I cleared 10-14 phone calls. Simple and easy. People hanging up in my face, others wanting to get a little pre-celebration in while sending up a few hopes and prayers. When the rinse cycle began, I took a break to drop in my fabric softener. Propped up on the other hip, Iwent to phone calling again.
And folks say they can't volunteer. Where there is a will there is a way. I have had FUN! And I feel so much more a part of the campaign. After I returned home was when I really got a big kick out of this whole experience. I was in my yard clearing weeds out of my rocks, when not one, not two, but three teams of door-knockers passed by.
So while I continued my second calling list for the day, we waved and encouraged each other along the way. I don't know them. they don't know me. But we know that Barack knows us and for that we are inspired, we are empowered and are totally included.
Get your seat at the table. Volunteer for the candidate for true change.
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