First time I was able to vote in my life of 48 years. Outcome is quite shocking. Didn't see it coming in many respects. Ended up voting independent but was sure the American people would not vote for Trump. But that is what they did. Cried some in the morning but was surprised about the resiliency of my child who spent so much time on this election process. He was ready to go forward and try again. If not this year than in 2020 when he can run himself. Great confidence and much faith in this country that he loves.
Got immediate offers from the German relatives to move back, but know I am truly an American citizen now. See enough good people here, and empathize with the marginalized who were treated so badly through words by the new president elect. And have some fear about the seeming impulsivity and lack of wisdom of the new president: what if he decides to drop some nuclear bombs during his 4 years in office? Maybe I am catastrophizing, but I don't think I ever worried about that before.
God has placed many awful rulers on the throne before. It's part of Old Testament history and world history. But coming from Germany makes me really weary about saying it will be ok because it was God's plan.
I hope all will still be well in 4 years.
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