Loads of signs were everywhere as we nighed the center of ConcordOur family trip to New Hampshire this month was full of surprises and new experiences. One memorable surprise took place on the morning of January 7th, (Monday). As you all know, our country is in the middle of what may The Barley House of Concordvery well be the most undecided and uncertain presidential race in the history of America. Our nation wants change but are finding it difficult to decide which candidate offers the most effective, moral answer.

January 8th brought victory for Hillary Clinton and John McCain. Prior to Election Day, each vying Scores of peopled marched up and down Main St campaigning for their candidatecandidate made speeches up and down the state of New Hampshire. Concord, New Hampshire’s capitol, held rallies for several of the candidates. McCain supporters await the Senator just outside the Capitol buildingSeeing a unique opportunity to witness a significant chain of events, we drove the 45 minutes between Ashland and Concord. What a sight the city was! Flag wavers, air planes with banners, honking cars, banners, protestors, non-partisan groups, and more flocked Main Street. It was unlike anything I had ever seen before.

Ready to try a HuckaburgerGov. Mike Huckabee, Sen. John McCain, and probably several others, were to make appearances in the city and so you can imagine the hustle and bustle. For Huckabee, the famous Barley House on Main Street was hosting Loads of peopled (mainly reporters) crowded the small restauranthim and the official commencement of the “Huckaburger.” Along with agenda driven people, news media, and reporters, we waited outside the restaurant until doors opened.

Around 11:15am, Gov. Huckabee and his wife Janet entered the restaurant. Amidst the chaos the 75-125 Jennifer & Hannah pose with the Governornews reporters brought, each member of the family was able to meet Gov. & Mrs. Huckabee. He made his way to the back and enjoyed a tasty Huckaburger before slowly exiting the building.

A significant part of the day was the vast array of news hungry reporters. Several of us (including Markie) were interviewed by local and even foreign news reporters (atleast one interview made it onto tv). This afforded a Dad is interviewed by a Thailand reporterwonderful opportunity to broadcast a question we see as paramount to deciding who to vote for this election. Dad ended up witnessing for an extended period of time with two foreign reporters (one from France and the other from Thailand). He asked each of them this question and sparked engaging conversations with both.

My cousin Jon and I were interviewed by Boston Channel 7 NewsThis question which we see as essential for determining who to vote for this election is, “When you get ready to make a decision on whether something is right or wrong, Huckabee is surrounded by a mass of reporters & a few Wilkeswhat foundation or principles do you use to make that decision?” This question provided a wonderful avenue into presenting the gospel. Only God knows what seeds were planted.

We were unable to hear Sen. McCain or any of the other candidates that day, but left with a realization of the impact every believer can have when they stand ready to give an answer of the Kenan & Adam catch a quick photo before the Gov. was hurried out the doorhope that lies within them. Furthermore, the quiet testimony the rest of the family was complimented the message that was shared. May God continue to prepare each of our families to stand in the gap and to share the truth! We’re keeping our eye out for other local rallies!

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