ELECTION 2007

This year's Kentucky gubernatorial race had a very personal impact for me. I am an appointee of Governor Fletcher, who lost in Tuesday's election. On December 12th, the day after the inauguration, I will likely lose my job.

Now, I knew this going into this position. I serve at the pleasure of Kentucky's Governor and the Secretary of the Cabinet I work for. I could have lost my job at anytime during the last two years. Also, I knew that the polls showed that Governor Fletcher was facing an uphill battle. But nonetheless, there is a great deal of uncertainty in the coming weeks.

As both a student of politics and a Christian, the question is: what is coming now and how do I prepare for it? For the next month, the transition team will be in house trying to learn as much as they can about the programs and people working in my agency. Because of partisanship, there will be many touch choices. I believe that ultimately I work first for God and for the people of Kentucky. At every juncture, I have a responsibility to finish strong, to tie up lose ends and leave my post better than I found it.

There is also the question of my family's financial needs. It is not clear how many people will be swept out of their positions; I might be asked to stay for awhile. However, that is unlikely, and I, like so many others, must think of my family's needs first. It will be a lean Christmas for the kids this year if I do not know what is happening with my job.

I trust God has a plan for my future and is more than capable of caring for my family's financial needs. So, I am praying daily "give us this day our daily bread." Thanks for your prayers too.