We met at a Wreaths Across America event two years ago. Judson approached him because of his obvious handicap. As a double amputee with the coolest terminator looking legs ever, Judson wanted to thank a man who had obviously sacrificed greatly and talk to him about his own missing fingers. Judson’s just like that– he finds it easy to talk to complete strangers and many times we walk away with new friends.
This day was no exception. By day’s end, this double amputee’s wife and I had communicated over facebook and we soon set a date to have dinner at our house.
The Mast family became our friends easily.
Because they were real.
Salt-of-the-earth.
On fire for this country.
And it wasn’t long after that when Brian shared he was considering running for congress.
Our entire family implored him. Encouraged him. And we have been so honored to watch his campaign snowball into a movement of hope. I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to see the results of a local election!
Brian’s pro-life. Pro-Israel. For business. For the military. For the better treatment of our veterans through the VA.
I’ve seen him serve when no one’s looking and there are no cameras to document his generosity. Like the time he noticed our local ROTC boys needed uniforms. He made several calls to friends who were no longer in the military and personally delivered more uniforms than the boys needed.
Or the time I asked him to come speak to a group of students. Every kid in my house left inspired. Hopeful. Purposeful.
Or the morning he spent packing up a Gold Star family’s home during our renovation project. There was no news crew to give him props. He just showed up and served tirelessly. Went quietly. And that’s Brian Mast. A real public servant with a heart for this country. A man who has sacrificed so much on our behalf and doesn’t want his biggest contribution to be the loss of his limbs!
So if you are in Florida’s district 18, vote for Brian Mast. Yes, this is a shameless plug the day before an election for my good friend. Yes, I realize I have blog readers from all spectrums of the political array, and I also realize I have readers outside district 18 and many others even outside this country. I hope all of you will join me in prayer for Brian’s election as Florida’s next congressman. If you are undecided locally on who to vote for, if you are upset about our choices in government, then let me assure you that Brian is one choice you can be proud of. One vote you can cast with pride. One man we can elect and be grateful that he will be serving and representing our local interests in the federal government.
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