About a month ago, Zach Wahls spoke out about his family during a public forum in the Iowa House of Representatives on a measure that would end civil unions in the state. Watch this amazing video here. It's something that hit home strong, as he was so very clear about his stance. So very poignant and passionate. I actually emailed this video to my dad and my step mom. They once told me to stop sending any videos that were politically fueled, which I find funny since my dad loves to talk politics. But LGBTQ issues hit too close to home I guess. I have no clue if they watched it, but it was a must send!
Today, I watched this montage, which made me teary in all good ways. Our youngest daughter watched the video with us. I think she is seeing more and more that any kind of family is indeed family and she is understanding that having two moms is absolutely natural. The other day she and I were cooking dinner on the barbeque and she starts talking about our upcoming wedding in June, shouting out, "And I will officially have two moms! Yaayyyy!" Our marriage is important to her, which makes it all the more important to us. :)
I love seeing families that are built on LOVE! Not traditional constructs, but love. Be them gay, straight, mixed, whatever they may be, they are beautiful. One of my closest friends, states her religion as Love. I absolutely love that! The peaceful, joyous celebration of sharing intimate space and time. It's beautiful. However "tree-huggy" that sounds, it really is a sense of calm in my eyes.
I am wishing for all of you to have a blessed holiday season, and I, along with many others are hoping for equality for all families in 2012.
XO
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