In the last issue of the Coalition’s newsletter, I began a
series of articles outlining my plan to initiate an ongoing
dialogue about the MIA issue with the local office for each
of my elected officials. The idea was to add their voice in
Congress while providing the tools for other interested
family members to pursue their officials. If you recall, I
also mentioned how daunting this project can be. It is
office work, basically … phone calls, research, setting up
meetings, following up …time consuming and as uninspiring as
it is necessary.
This second article in the series is really just a rewrite
because I’ve only gotten as far as a phone call … to one
congressman. It was a good call; the assistant was
welcoming, open to my coming in but wanted a letter
informing them about the issue ahead of time. Arg. This is
a perfectly reasonable request. It is also the most daunting
part of the process. Researching and summarizing the issue
is not easily done; yet is quite easily put off. The writing
is underway, though. Once finished and put together as a
packet, we’ll be in-like-Flynn. Hopefully, this will be by
the next issue. Until then, send all of your inspiration my
way. Thank you.