Jonathan in cactus

Jonathan in fall of 2006 while he was Spokesman for Gabrielle Giffords for Congress in Arizona. Successful campaign. I visited him about 10 days before the election and was treated to a glimpse of a very busy weekend, including a backyard reception and meet-and greet the candidate. Her fiance, Space Shuttle commander Mark Kelley was there,

Tonight he called to report on his first day of work for the New Mexico Democratic Party in Albuquerque. I can't remember his title. Oops. But I know he'll do great. Chun's a great spokesman. Gets really involved. Works so many hours.

He had a terrific job in a bank a few years ago. Was all set up an making much money, benefits, was in an evening Master's program. Called me one day in the middle of the day and surprised me by asking me where I thought he was. Hmmm. Well, he had quit his job, loaded up his car and driven to Little Rock to volunteer to work on Wesley Clark's presidential campaign. He felt so strongly about this man, felt that he would make a difference to our country, that my son left his home and comfort and volunteered. Clark eventually hired Jonathan to work for him. WHen Clark backed out of the campaign. Jonathan moved over to Colorado and was the State's Democratic something or other over there (sorry, I can never remember his exact title)- and Colorado was the top fundraising state in the last Presidential election. His state also won (Kerry took the votes in that state) even though Democrats did not win the presidential election nationwide.

Can't you tell that I'm proud of my oldest son for doing what he believes in? And he does it so very well. I would go on and on, but my dizzyness is overtaking me.