I wonder

There was a great article in the Albuquerque Journal about a single Mom being invited to President Elect Obama's "coronation". After reading this article I was perplexed. This woman was being recognized for the help she gave to the Obama campaign during the election.
She is a real modern day hero. She has persevered to raise her two children. One is now a senior at a St. Pius High School and the other is a junior at the University of New Mexico. I would say to this point she has been a exemplary role model for her children.
Now comes the perplexing part. She states that having to provide all the support and expense of raising her children is almost suffocating and extremely difficult. She is so glad that Mr. Obama will be our next president and she is sure he will be able help.
I don't understand what it is that needs to be fixed. A wonderful mother has gone out and provided all that has been necessary to raise her children to become productive citizens and it seems they are on their way to achieving just that. Along the way she has shown them that if something is really important to you, you can make it happen, if your willing to work hard and perservere.
I can't believe this mother is asking the incoming president to make things easier for her or anyone else. Is not this what has made this country the greatest country in the world. The notion that if one strives for the dream, that dream can be earned. Surely she is not saying its too hard for others to do what she has done and they will not be able to accomplish their goals in life without the help of the government.
Our forefathers (& foremothers) didn't ask for help when nature and pestulance destroyed their livelihood. They got up and made it happen. They never expected help from the government. They helped each other.
We do not cherish that which is gained to easily.
The lesson this mother has taught her children, by exmple is a good lesson. Is the next lesson going to be if things get too hard the government will BAIL US OUT?

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