WOW! i am tired. But what an amazing day. Miranda and I came up to DC for a work function. The annual Canterbury Medal Dinner is tomorrow night, and today was the tour of the Capitol. It was an amazing experience to walk around the city and take in some of the historical sites and learn about our great country. We visited the Library of Congress, including Thomas Jefferson's library. How impressive!
We were also priviledged to get a special tour of the Capitol Building by Congressman Chris Smith. He was a gracious host, and a kind man. he took us into the room where Congress meets, and told a humbling story. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich was hosting a tour with foreign diplomats and journalists, most of which were from Communist countries. As they entered that same room, one of the guests sat down in the chair of the Speaker of the House. You just don't do that! it's not proper. So, Gingrich told him he couldn't sit there. Before he got up, the journalist said, "I hve sat at the center of freedom."
What an amazing statement. How often we forget that our contry is the center of freedom! What a great responsibility that places on our shoulders as countrymen and individuals!
I have certainly been pushed the limits as far as my energy goes. But it was well worth it! tomorrow will be much of the same, and I am hoping that there will be something extra special tomorrow at the dinner...
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