Carolyne Rashford's Blog

I battled with myself as to whether to write today’s blog because it was intended to have been posted on Thanksgiving Day. Unfortunately due to life’s craziness in our household I was unable to deliver. I decided however that it was important to acknowledge my blessings because I am thankful for them every day.

My family hosted my in-laws for dinner on Sunday night and we were surprised with my husband’s uncle also showing up. It was a blessed night that only got better when my husband’s brother-in-law and his family showed up for dessert. We had a wonderful evening talking and eating. We watched the Blue Jays sweep the Texas Rangers and then were riveted by the debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. We watched part of the debate with our children and had a great conversation about what the whole election run in the United States means. The resounding viewpoint from all of us was that we were thankful that our own election run for Prime Minister did not disintegrate to the state that the US election has. In an age when women should be celebrated for their accomplishments and all that they add to our society, it is pathetic that Donald Trump has objectified women in the manner that he has. I think the whole world was dumbfounded by the tapes released last week in which Trump made deplorable comments about women. The sad part of this whole debacle is that although there were those who very quickly denounced Trump, there are still those who stand by him. Even as accusations have started surfacing about his possible predatory behaviour, there are still those who still want to vote for him as their leader. My teenage daughters have asked several times how anybody could still want to vote for him, I have been honest and told them I could not answer that question.

As I reflect on this situation, I am thankful to know that most people do not think the same way. I am hopeful that our children (two girls and a boy) will never have to listen to another political figure or anyone for that matter who denigrates women the way that Donald Trump has. Finally I am thankful that women have a voice in the election and anticipate that they will make it clear that they will not put up with the likes of Donald John Trump.