Yes, I have close relatives and friends that are very divided and disheartened by the presidential election. As a believer I trust in the all knowing and all powerful God who able to work everything according to his will. Nothing is out of the range/realm of his power.

As the daughter of an immigrant, I view the United States as a land where my father left everything for the economical opportunities plus possibilities. i grew up without much of an extended family, Many of them were back in China and I know my life would have been so different if I was born in China. My older brother is 15 years to 16 years (Chinese calculate you has being one year older when you are born) my senior. My parents were separated for 15 years. My father bought papers to become a “paper son” and the war broke out. My dad was drafted and served in the army. Finally, my mom and older brother joined him years later. Then, voila, five more children (I was the second child born in US).

Most likely, I would not have been given any formal education. In the US, all of my siblings were given the freedom and chance to get college degrees. My dad told me (after I graduated) that Mom thought it was a waste for me to go to college. I should be looking for a husband and start a family. Thankfully, I got a scholarship so my dad to my mom that is was okay since they didn’t have to pay for it.

So…I didn’t tell anyone who I voted for President. it has become such a sore subject for people. People have the right (peacefully) to express their views. However, please don’t condemn me if my views aren’t the same as yours!

gloria chan