In the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol - Blair, me, Hannah, Abby & Pastor Glenn
Hannah in the original Supreme Court Chambers located at the U.S. Capitol
Speaker of the House as she was walking towards us ... "Hi, Nancy!"
We had an amazing day at the Capitol!!! It was great to see Abby Gunderson & Pastor Glenn + we bumped into some other VIP's as we toured the US Capitol. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, said hello to Hannah as she walked passed us. Well, I called out "Hi Nancy!" and she turned (I am sure in shock that someone was not addressing her as Madame Speaker ...ooops!). She flashed her political smile & then smiled directly at Hannah in the wheelchair :-)
The best part of the day was that the Congressman that Abby works for, Doug Lamborn (CO.-Rep.), came out to meet us. He was in between voting so he had to run back into the House of Representatives to vote. Hannah was fascinated with his voting card so he invited her to come with him to vote on the next bill, "H.R. 402". He took her to the floor of the House of Representatives & allowed her to actually place the vote for him!!!! Cameras were not allowed so I don't have a picture of Hannah voting but perhaps if you were watching C-SPAN this afternoon you may have seen Hannah in the braids!!! Jim will be very proud -- Representative Lamborn has a 100% Conservative voting record.
Less than 24 hours until Lily arrives with Jim & Katie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best part of the day was that the Congressman that Abby works for, Doug Lamborn (CO.-Rep.), came out to meet us. He was in between voting so he had to run back into the House of Representatives to vote. Hannah was fascinated with his voting card so he invited her to come with him to vote on the next bill, "H.R. 402". He took her to the floor of the House of Representatives & allowed her to actually place the vote for him!!!! Cameras were not allowed so I don't have a picture of Hannah voting but perhaps if you were watching C-SPAN this afternoon you may have seen Hannah in the braids!!! Jim will be very proud -- Representative Lamborn has a 100% Conservative voting record.
Less than 24 hours until Lily arrives with Jim & Katie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."
-- James 1:12
-- James 1:12
5 comments:
What a wonderful experience!! I am so glad you had this opportunity. Enjoy the arrival of Lily and Jim!
love,Inge
I am so glad to here you guys are having such a great time and everything is going well. Everything will be that much better if the bone marrow starts working!!
Always in my prayers!!
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Wow! What a big day for Ms. Hannah & You! What an experience!
I know you must be beside yourself to see your precious Lily, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
What a neat experience! Hannah probably inspired so many people yesterday without even knowing it.
As always, you continue to be in our thoughts & prayers.
Okay, let me get this straight...Hannah voted in the House of Representatives?
What a story she will have to tell every government/civics class forever!!!! : ) That is the coolest thing I've ever heard.
And when she studies government, it won't be an esoteric "oh they do that in Washington", it will be personal!
Too cool! : )
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