My MIL is VOTING FOR ......., this is BIG!!!!

[Heather MC]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

OK ladies and Gents, I have shared my story now and then, about my inlaws
I have been happily married for 7 years now. But in 2001 My new inlaws were not happy my Mocolatte Chocolate skin, was making a debute into their many many many generations of a white only family tree.

They came to our wedding, rearranaged the seating, so they could all sit together, and they never smiled. I never disrespected my husband's family ever. infact when our first son was born I sent them an email letting them know they are always welcomed in my home, and that I was never upset about their reaction because I understood they wanted the best for their son, and prayfully one day they would realize I make Mike Happy.

Slowly but surely that accepted me. Well this summer we went to OHIO to visit them, I didn't get into a deep political converstation with any of them. but Mike's mother told me she didn't like any of the choices. She didn't know who she would vote for but she was definately voting. The four days we were their, the only news station they watched was FAUX news. So I was like wow I guess these people are too far gone.

Well TODAY, My husband told her he voted, he didn't say for who but they went on to discuss some other things that will be on the ballot for Ohio. Then he asked, so who ya voting for?

She said you now McCain has more experience, but I think Obama is the smarter one. And McCain is going to cut Medicare, So I am voting for .....
OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She went on to say she didn't like the way McCain has been campaigning lately and she never even mentioned FAILIN!

PRAISE THE LORD, IF OBAMA can get her vote, he can take Ohio hands down. I have been in that town several times, I never see blacks in Medina Ohio. I know she is just one vote, but I am telling you guys this is the best knews ever!!!


PS for the record, His family has always loved our kids and that's all that mattered to me!

[YDogg]

1. my favorite kind of post! Awesome news!

[roguevalley]

37. wonderful story, sweetie. Too bad they were so stupid that they

missed all the good times with you and your family because of something so worthless, cruel and stupid.
Hugs.

[ananda]

2. You won them over.

With love and peace.

Well done.

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

3. stop your making me cry

:-) :-)

[ColbertWatcher]

4. McCain's hatred forced them to vote for their self-interests: Medicare.

It's no wonder the GOP want to get rid of it.

I hope you're as happy as you sound in your post.

[SammyWinstonJack]

9. !!!

:thumbsup: I kinda said the same thing. Self interest voters bug me the most!

[YOY]

5. Medina White Folks voting for Obama!

Wonders never cease!

Damn right it's lilly white there. There was a Klan Rally in the county when I was growing up in Brunswick.

This is the same neighborhood that spraypained "Niggers go home" on my homefry Warner's garage door when his parents (both MDs I may add) moved in. We all got together and painted over it...but the sentiment is always there.

[Heather MC]

14. My DH grew up thinking all black people were poor, except Bill Cosby

:rofl:

[Ikonoklast]

21. I live in Brunswick

And the Klan held that rally in Brunswick Township, at the time it was the farthest north the Klan held a public meeting and cross burning. I remember that day like it was yesterday. My father and I were on our way to Medina, and were turned back by a sheriff's deputy.

They 'didn't want any trouble' so they closed Rt. 42 and turned everyone around except those that were actually attending the meeting.

That day I learned that there were people that would do harm to others based on solely on the color of their skin, or which church they attended.

But were always black people in Medina, not many, true, and Brunswick has more minority families. Not too long ago there wasn't one black family in Brunswick.

[YOY]

26. I'll never forget what happened to the City Manager after 9-11

The whole cameras in his face for not giving city money for the families of the victims and the screams of "un-American." Lost his job after over 20 years of service to the city.

It is what made me truly loathe Republicans.

[Warpy]

6. Kudos to you on compassionately holding back

and allowing those racist circuits to burn out on their own, which they did. Lesser people would not have handled the obvious slight at your wedding as well.

Their change of heart is entirely due to you, I think.

[Heather MC]

13. I have a very cavialier attitude about prejudice. I know

that most prejudice people, live in a very small box, they imprison themselves with their thoughts.

I didn't care what they did I had just married the man I love, and there wasn't a thing they could do about it.

Besides if my color is the only reason you dislike me, there is nothing I can do to change that. If I am mean or nice I am still black and proud.

So it was their problem not mine.

And I am pragmatic, the wedding was the beginning not the end all be all so I wasn't neve a bridezilla, I a not the kind of Chick. I approached my wedding like I was the man. Show me what to wear and where to stand
:rofl:

[blondie58]

29. Heather, I think that I love you!

really!! You sound like such a beautiful woman, inside and out. Mike is so happy to have you, as our your children, who must be the most adorable kids around. :loveya:

Reason transformed into prejudice is the worst form of prejudice, because reason is the only instrument for liberation from prejudice”
Allan Bloom

[Heather MC]

30. Thanks, Life's to short not to enjoy it.

The bible says "COUNT IT ALL JOY!!"

I am not a bible thumping manic but I do like living by those words.
So that's what I attempt to do in my life. Of course it's hard to find the Joy with McLame having public Klan Meetings, but oh Joy it's not working on my MIL!!!

[blondie58]

32. yeah, that is the attitude that I try to have also

life is indeed a gift- and you have to enjoy the day in front of you- enjoy the little things, the moments that make up life.

[SmileyRose]

34. You and me both.

I didn't have nearly the mess you had to deal with, but my MIL hated my guts. Unfortunately never stopped. I just just went on about my business and showed appropriate respect. Now she's gone and my father in law is free to love me like their ain't no tomorrow.

You did better than I did, you won over your mother in law. That takes some serious grace and love. Your husband is one lucky fella. :)

[rebel with a cause]

38. My ex MIL reportedly said about me,

"Well, at least she is white. He could have married a Black." She was a Latina in another country and I was/am an US citizen. The funny thing is that the family has African heritage along with their European and indigenous ones. Her and I had our times where we got along and times we didn't. Some of those problems were caused by her and my actions but much was caused by my then husband's lying. After divorcing her son, I got to where I liked her much better. She lives in the US now and I wrote her a letter to make peace with her before one of us dies, and I heard she cried as she read it.

She has changed a lot over the years, she now accepts that her children did not all marry other Latinos. She accepts her grandchildren of all these marriages, and has (before the onset of Alzheimer's) come to show to everyone her kind heart. My son, the son of the eldest son, is very important to them and she loves him very much. She loves my daughter also, but the male is sometimes special in cultures. :shrug:

[Mme. Defarge]

7. Mais, c'est maginfique! n/t

[SammyWinstonJack]

8. I've never understood people who vote when their personal interests are at stake.

One issue voters bug the crap out of me. What about EVERYONE ELSE? Having said that, a vote for Obama is a good thing!

[Heather MC]

17. His mother doesn't need Medicare but a lot of her friends do, she is thinking about others with her

vote. I think it's sweet

[SammyWinstonJack]

23. That is very good!

:-)

[rebel with a cause]

40. Here it is two issue voters.

abortion and gay marriage. And sometimes they throw in gun control.

No, I don't understand them either although I may have been one at some time in my life, because I have not always voted smart. Now they drive me crazy, because this country is f*cked up beyond anything it has ever been during my lifetime. The country had problems during the fifties and sixties because of the lack of equality and the division between the hawks and doves (sixty talk...ha) but nothing compared to this mess up. I mean we have the war, we have economic failure, and we still have racism and all the other isms still holding us society's prisoners. (Perhaps that is why mccain referred to us as his fellow prisoners :rofl:)

Vote for Obama. Yes, I can get behind that because he stands for more than just one issue. He stands for our country perhaps recovering a little of its pride and social morals.

[OwnedByFerrets]

10. Thank you for an uplifting story in this deluge of bad news....nt

[monmouth]

11. They probably won't tell you that they know what a great wife

and mother you are, but secretly they greatly admire you. Perhaps they see the same thing in Barack Obama that they see in you. You very well are the lesson by example they needed. You sound so nice...

[Fuzz]

12. My Assemblies of God preacher father is also voting Obama.

German immigrant, son of a nazi brown shirt, former friend of John Ashcroft and his father, went to Ashcoft's father's bible school in Missouri, voted for Bush twice, fundamentalist, wasn't happy at first about a non-white daughter in law 16 years ago.

Now retired, trying out different churches, opening his mind and voting for Obama.

The world is changing.

[Indiana_Dem]

16. Wow, that's great. I'm a former AoG churchgoer.

I still consider myself born-again but bowed out of organized religion in 1990 when I could see them trying to join church-and-state too much. I don't want a theocracy in this nation.

[Fuzz]

25. I'm an AG PK born and raised. Left the church as soon as I could

do so as a teen, once I could no longer be physically forced to go. It was a struggle at first of course. My parents concerned I was going straight to hell and all that.

25+ years later things are fine, but my sister still can't talk to me without being all pious. Sad state of affairs. But my parents and I are fine.

I have a wife, 2 kids, a house and a life of which they are all proud. We agree to disagree on religion is all.

[Indiana_Dem]

35. Well, I wish your father could come speak to the congregation here--

I do believe Obama is an upright man who follows and believes in Christ. I can tell by how he acts,speaks, and his manner. If the church folk can't see this then they're blind. Well--you and I probably know the answer to that one! lol Tell your preacher father I'm glad to hear he is voting for him. I thought most AG people/pastors were probably too far gone by this time.

[Fuzz]

39. I would have thought so too. But he's had to deal with me for 41 years

so, it's been a struggle for him.

;)

[rebel with a cause]

42. I heard yesterday that studies showed that 60% of Christians were voting for Obama.

Only the fundies are going for mccain. I don't think it is as easy as all that, but I hope that at least close to 50% are going for Obama. Like you, I hope they can see the difference between the actions of Barack and mccain and which one behaves most like a morally strong compassionate human being.

[Indiana_Dem]

46. oh, most definitely. I am for barack all the way. I hope some can see the light. nt

[Heather MC]

20. Wow that's awesome!!!

[beac]

22. Wisdom coming with age!

Hurrah fcr him!!

[jimshoes]

15. My brother lives there and we went to visit

last weekend. I saw a lot of McSame/Failin signs. Sometimes I feel sorry for my bro having to live close to all those repugnicants. But then again I'm sure he's turning some of those reds to blue.

[Generic Other]

18. Your in-laws learned from you and your children an important lesson

It isn't about skin color. It's about fear.

I am smiling for you! I know how long it took for the white part of my family to accept an Asian. It is a milestone moment in many American families. I think you made it easier for your in-laws not to fear Obama. :)

[Ms. Toad]

19. Actually,

>>I have been in that town several times, I never see blacks in Medina Ohio.<<

There is one handsome black man wearing a suit and long dreads who I often see walking around the square during my morning coffee run...and I'm sure I've seen a little color at the local elementary school - but point well taken.

[dhpgetsit]

24. Wonderful to hear!

My greatest hope is that Obama ushers in a new age, when more and more people can open their minds and accept the truth the all people have great potential.

I know Obama shares that dream.

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

27. So maybe they weren't racist after all.

[Heather MC]

31. They had some deep seeded prejudices about blacks, but I would never call his family

Racist. I think their ideas were more based on ignorance and rumours
and once about 50 years ago my husbands stepfather was mugged. He passed away two days before our youngest was born 3 years ago. Mike told me he was a hardcore republican
I wonder if he is spinning in his grave

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

44. Isn't that racism?

They didn't like you for no reason other than the color of your skin. They were distrustful of your family because of the color of their skin. All racism begins with ignorance. They might not have been KKK members but they certainly seem racist according to your posts.

David

[HillbillyBob]

28. I know my mother in law is going for Obama, she is a dedicated

radial Dem. My mother on the other hand.
Oh well can't win em all over.
Yesterday I was in Danville Va, and 3 folks saw my Vets for Obama sticker on my truck.
They stopped and spoke to me each saying they were Republicans, but did not trust McCain,
and being Christians, Palin's Pentecostal faith made them afraid of the Theocracy thing if
she became president.
Our next door neighbors here in NC said the same thing, even calling McCain Mcsame.
They are Rs too I was not sure I was hearing them right.
Here is to Hope, Here is to Change for the better!

[codjh9]

33. We're seeing a lot of stories like that on here, so it's AWESOME! And hopeful!

[bertman]

36. HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL!!!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

41. I guess if she knew McCain's real track record it would make her vote for Obama

One thing I've heard over the past 3 or 4 days is this. McCain has more experience but some of it is not good experience and they don't trust him anymore.

[Bombero1956]

43. I was talking to a Shriner today

he told me that even though he is a fellow Vet and a republican and respects McCain, he is voting for Obama because he will do more for soldiers coming home.

[sonias]

45. Congratulations!

Unity in the family!

:woohoo:


Sonia

[Usrename]

47. Good for you!

And good for them, too!

[Number23]

48. "His family has always loved our kids and that's all that mattered to me! "

You are a wise and beautiful woman, Heather!!

:hug:

((First time I've ever used that smiley! LOL))

And I feel you on the "chocolate" (mine's more caramel) "skin integrating a many generations whites only family." I did the same thing for my husbands' family. But they embraced me with open arms and always have. And they love, LOVE our little girl. And that's all that matters to me too.

[Doodler71]

49. You aren't taking enough credit

It was probably the way you responded to them that has allowed them to start to see, the measure of a person does not start with the color of their skin.