A Question of Trust

Recently, a friend invited me to be a guest blogger on her new campaign website, to which I readily accepted, although I couldn’t imagine why she would want to hear from me or what of any importance I could possibly have to say. At any rate, I said yes and quickly went blank. What to write, what to write, I thought.

In another conversation with this friend, Amy, I told her that I had finally decided what to blog about to which she quickly responded, "I’m not worried, and I trust you." Okay, wow, as if the pressure wasn’t great enough. Hmm, trust, that’s a powerful word. Trust is like a 100-pound boulder that we often times, without thinking, place in the hands of others. We forget that trust is a rare and precious gift that should be guarded and cared for and treated with the utmost respect. Once that gift is passed off to the receiver, it is assumed that he or she will not abuse or neglect that trust.

Trust can look like many things, and now, in the midst of perhaps one of the most exciting, and historic presidential races of all times, trust will take on the appearance of our votes. Also in recent history, we have been witnesses to how that 100-pound boulder can be too heavy for some as it tumbles out of the weak grasp of those we’ve trusted, crashing to the ground causing irreparable damage.

As a responsible gift-giver, I must take care when placing my trust into the hands of someone seeking a position of power and influence. I have to do my homework, study the history and facts of those seeking my trust and my vote and so, that is what I did. Friendship aside, I am confident in saying, that I trust Amy Lepine, Attorney at Law with my vote. I’ve found her record and history of public service to be impeccable and beyond reproach. Her heart is with the people of San Diego, whom she seeks to serve in the position of City Attorney.

In watching her step out on faith, starting her own law practice, and having the courage to challenge the status quo and run for office, I am encouraged and excited about this upcoming election. As a resident of this fine city, I know we are ready for change and ready to put our trust in a candidate that will not violate or misuse the gift that we will place in her hands as our new City Attorney.

So, to Amy, I say, congratulations on your courage, may God’s grace protect you during the course of this campaign. My support, my prayers and my trust are with you.