I awoke Friday morning with a smile. This was the day that I would witness the filing of Pete Ashdown, candidate for U.S. Senate (Hatch), Christian Burridge, candidate for Utah's 3rd District (Cannon), and Steve Olsen, candidate for Utah's 1st District (Bishop), at the Utah State Capitol. There was however only one problem; I-15 was shut down.
I called headquarters at 9:45am and reached Jeff Bell. "Marcie is stuck too. I have Christian here in the office, I'll see what I can do." was Jeff's reply.
Creeping along I-15 I realized that Steve Olsen was also coming from the North. I remember thinking, "Please God, help us out today." Within the minute I heard a voice from KSL explain that the highway patrol had opened two lanes. Within seconds I was on my way.
As I was driving up Victory Road I started to get goose bumps. I have driven this road hundreds of times through out my life, but never has the word "Victory" meant more or grabbed me so whole heartily as it did at this moment. It was also at this moment that the number 4 came into my thoughts. I will explain this one later.
As I arrived I noticed that Pete Ashdown's vehicle was parked on the road above the north building. Maybe he just needed a walk and some air before filing. As I pulled into the parking lot I saw John Daley from KSL TV. I said hello, made a few comments, and ran into the building, and up to the third floor. When I walked in Pete and Christian were filling out their paperwork. Within minutes Steve Olsen arrived to complete our Democratic delegation. For me it was breath taking watching these three candidates sign the dotted line, it was a very satisfying moment.
I called headquarters at 9:45am and reached Jeff Bell. "Marcie is stuck too. I have Christian here in the office, I'll see what I can do." was Jeff's reply.
Creeping along I-15 I realized that Steve Olsen was also coming from the North. I remember thinking, "Please God, help us out today." Within the minute I heard a voice from KSL explain that the highway patrol had opened two lanes. Within seconds I was on my way.
As I was driving up Victory Road I started to get goose bumps. I have driven this road hundreds of times through out my life, but never has the word "Victory" meant more or grabbed me so whole heartily as it did at this moment. It was also at this moment that the number 4 came into my thoughts. I will explain this one later.
As I arrived I noticed that Pete Ashdown's vehicle was parked on the road above the north building. Maybe he just needed a walk and some air before filing. As I pulled into the parking lot I saw John Daley from KSL TV. I said hello, made a few comments, and ran into the building, and up to the third floor. When I walked in Pete and Christian were filling out their paperwork. Within minutes Steve Olsen arrived to complete our Democratic delegation. For me it was breath taking watching these three candidates sign the dotted line, it was a very satisfying moment.
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