The first day of the Republican National Convention has begun much differently than the previous two conventions I have attended, because of Hurricane Gustav. It goes without saying that the entire delegation is very concerned about our friends in the states that are being drastically impacted by the hurricane, and our prayers go out to them.
As it has been reported in the media, the RNC has abbreviated the convention. We must, however, conduct the business portion of the meeting.
The Minneapolis-St.Paul host committee has been extremely welcoming.
Are we excited about Senator McCain choosing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate? The energy since the announcement is insurmountable! She is a first in so many ways, and she is from the Pacific Northwest.
Yesterday I attended the delegation welcome reception at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It began with patriotic music, food and making acquaintances with delegates and guests from all over the United States and Territories.
Some of the Oregon Delegation was standing together enjoying the music when we decided we needed to take a photo. I asked a couple standing near us if one of them would take our picture. The woman said that she would be happy to do so. I asked her if they were delegates. She said they were invited, as guests, because they had lost their son, a Marine, in the Iraq war. I held hands and told her how sorry I was. After returning to my group from Oregon, I related the story to them, while wiping away the tears.
Until tomorrow.
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