The heater in the house went out and we are waiting on a new part to get warmth back, which should be sometime next week. I am sitting in my office wearing a jacket, as the house is still cold from the past week of cold weather. During the coldest days, I wrapped myself in a blanket while working on deadlines, trying to concentrate on yearly reports while my teeth chatter to a distraction. The house has warmed up a bit, it was 45 degrees and currently the temperature has risen to a toasty 49 degrees.

I am not complaining many are far worse off than I am; at least I have a roof over my head. The people in Haiti need our prayers, the hardships they are facing is tremendous. The Haitian Red Cross estimates that the earthquake killed between 45,000 and 50,000 people.  We must do what we can to help these people in their time of need. Proverbs 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.  Be careful when donating to a charity, all too often spurious organizations pop up to rob people of their generosity, check them out first.  Donate to those groups that you know and trust. 

During this busy time of trying to meet deadlines, get some photo shoots lined up, attend meetings, conferences and fundraising activities I find that keeping up with what is going on in politics a little more difficult. A good staff would be most helpful; though I am afraid, the pay would be the same as mine, which is nothing.  I will try to research as time permits on the goings on in Washington and let you know what I have found out. I hope that after March things should be back to an easier pace, at least until September when everything starts back up again.

It is finally warmer outside than inside, I think I will open the windows and let in some 60-degree air. Then start searching the legislation and see how Congress plans to spend our tax-dollars.

 
Candace Clark
Christian Political View