Real Change????

Well...another election has passed...and I find myself even more concerned about the future and the economy. Living in Oregon, is very difficult at times. If you know anything about the state, you know that the Majority of people who live outside of Portland and Eugene, are more reserved and conservative. Those who live downtown Portland or in Eugene...are more "liberal" to use the term more loosely, than other parts of the state or country for that matter. Hence the motto many people have of "Keeping Portland Weird". Not that I think that is something to promote or to encourage, but they seem to continue down that path, from the naked bicyclist group to street vendors and quirky business like "Voodoo Doughnuts" (who promotes doughnuts such as the doughnut with bacon, the boobies, and yes...the penis).

With the recent election, the majority of the country showed their concerns and voted in "new blood", to try to balance the government and to have their voices heard. Here, they voted in a previous governor who, when he left his post last time, left the state in a poor condition. Today, the current tax structure in Oregon, is not conducive to providing enough income to keep basic services going. Now, they are talking about adding a sales tax.

Why can not political figures use some common since....We need to get back to basics, you know two plus two equals four. We need to establish priorities and stick to them. I'm sorry, Children and thier education is more important that assisted suicide.

I hope and pray things dont get worse...but I am very concerned...

Kyron Hormon

For over six weeks, my heart has had a constant prayer of protection, safety and the safe return of Kyron. Having an 8 yr old son, who is the same age span as Kyron, and Having a Husband who works for the same company as Kaine, this story really has hit home for me.

I remember watching the Susan Smith story while being Pregnant with our son Jacob, and feeling so overwhelmed by the story back then. Now again, I feel a little overwhelmed by this one as well.

All of the drama and oddness around the background is truly sad. I feel for all involved. For Kaine, I couldn't imagine. He has lost his child, his marriage, his wife, pretty much his whole world is turned upside down. For Desirae, she may not have been the primary custodian of Kyron, but she was still an active participate in raising him. The sorrow, The guilt (even though maybe misplaced) still has to been a burden unbearable by most. Little Kiara, who is the second truly innocent part of this awful situation. Has lost her brother, her mother, her home life, her stability, Nothing in this little girls life will ever be the same. This horrific situation continues to ripple further into the school, community, county, state, etc. as all those people who blessed the lives of this family and even community members, life myself, who didn't know the family, feel a deep since of sorrow and compassion for all effected.

I feel blessed to have my beautiful babies at home with me. To hold and to hug and kiss each morning and night. I pray that this situation finds closure soon. There could be no happier moment than when Kyron is located, safe and sound, and returned home.

I have faith in the Savior that he has his arms wrapped around this little boy no matter where he maybe.