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Consumer Network Director
NAMI Lubbock
(806) 783-9268
(806) 773-7368
http://namilubbock.nami.org
----- Original Message -----From: Alice ClarkSent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 7:38 AMSubject: [NAMITX] VotingHello Everyone:My name is Alice Clark. I am running for one of the Regional Directors on the NAMI Texas Board of Directors representing Region II. Also, I am one of the candidates who wants to represent us on the NAMI National Consumer Council.I've served on the BOD, since I stepped in for Cliff Gay when he went to work for NAMI Texas. It's an honor to serve, and I want to hear more of your thoughts and ideas from the NAMI members I represent.To be honest, I am not, entirely, sure what the job on the NAMI National Consumer Council entails. If you elect me, I promise I will represent NAMI Texas with pride and enthusiasm. It's always confusing when you are voting for candidates you really don't know. I've written many stories about my journey on the road to recovery from Major Depressive Disorder, and I would be happy to send you a copy.The most important thing is to make sure you do exercise your right to vote. Even if you don't vote for me, it gives you a great feeling when you turn in your ballot. Here's something I wrote last November after I voted in the US General Election. Voting, for me, is part of what RECOVERY means.I hope to see you at the conference in October.Alice ClarkNAMI Collin CountyRECOVERY IS …….. VOTING
After I finished voting last Tuesday, I walked back to the car, got in and drove away. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it.
As I drove away I started to cry. The realization hit me that voting this year was a giant step toward my recovery. Those of you who live with a mental illness will know what I mean. For those of us living on the path to recovery, simple things mean we are one step closer. Voting never meant as much to me as it did last Tuesday.
Sometimes, I ask my son, “How was your day?” He replies, “Oh Mom, it was just an ordinary day.” I always tell him there are a lot of people who would give anything for - just an ordinary day. For me, Tuesday was just an ordinary day. HOW GLORIOUS.
Alice Clark
NAMI Collin County
November 6, 2004
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