the better half has been onto me for my political related post(s) as of late, but that’s ok… we have been on the brink of one of the most (if not the most) historic election in the history of the nation.

i was in the beltway this past weekend with my unbelievably talented and wise brother. i’m very proud of him and all he’s accomplished (and will accomplish). separate from that, what a tremendous time to be in D.C. – mere hours before this historic election, leaves changing color, cloudless days and nights, crappy political ads dominating the t.v….

i saw the two things i try to see every time i go to the capital city: the changing of the guard and the WWII memorial. i also saw / did things most people don’t get to experience. it was fun. i’ve been sharing stories with my dear friend von this morning.

one new thing for me was mount vernon. it was beautiful and, like the majority of the area, rich in history.

as a history buff and patriotic american citizen, it was fascinating to see where washington lived, the bed in which he died and his tomb.

but, to put it in perspective: while my brother was in jerusalem a week or so ago, he walked the same streets as Jesus, saw “the place of the skull”, and the tomb where they presumably laid Jesus after the crucifixion.

washington, despite his amazing leadership and talents, is still laying in his tomb at mt vernon. the tomb in jerusalem is still empty.

dad and my friend michael said it well last night… no matter who wins the election today. the Lord is the one in control. these guys believed it and i do as well.