We have started something here in Rowan County that is being felt statewide...We have energized other counties and we are going to keep that energy going.  We are going to expose encumbents that talk out of both sides of their mouth, that want to fool Republicans into thinking they have Republican values, that take money from abortion groups but show up at pro-life banquets, that tell people that Rowan County roads are ok when they are not.

Making the decision to run for House Seat 77 was a difficult task.  It was difficult because I have been interested and involved in politics and I have worked  and watched the Raleigh scene for over 25 years.  I know what a hard job this will be and I take this responsibility seriously.

Each morning before my feet hit the floor, I reach for my Daily Devotional book and begin my day with a prayer.  I love reading this particular book because it is calming, keeps me centered and helps me to know what God has in store for me each day.   The week of February 17th was a very hectic week for me.  I had been away and had pulled pages out of my book to take with me.  I had stayed longer than expected and I missed reading Wednesday and Thursday's message.  Thursday night I could not sleep because the decision to file weighed heavily upon me.  I turned to the Lord and prayed to Him to guide me in this decision-making process.  I prayed for over an hour knowing that I needed to reach a decision on Friday morning and when I ended my prayer I asked for God to send me guidance for this decision. 

I could not believe my eyes when I awoke Friday morning, sat up in bed and opened my prayer book--I would like to share this with you:

February 17, 2006

"Right and perfect employment is seeking me.  Thank You, God!

Employment    If I am seeking employment, I envision the perfect and right position also seeking me.  It calls to me--as a job or career in which I give my best and recieve my best.

My confidence about the possibilities grows.  I hear myself saying,  "Yes, this is it!  A perfect fit!  I picture a smile on the face of the persons hiring me.  I hear the confirmation:  "We've been waiting for you.  You're hired, because you are the right person for this job, and the job is right for you.

to serve others all of my life.  When I was a child my mother was paralyized on her right side and she told me that when I was born she had thanked God for giving her a little girl who would be by her side to help her.  I had two wonderful Grandmothers whom I adored and looked after both of them until their deaths.  My second child, Amy was a special child of God and it was my priviledge to be her mother for the 22 years of her wonderful life.  Working in the Retirement Center for 32 years has offered me the opportunity to serve others on

Whatever my current work is or whatever capacity I explore in the future, I know it is an outlet through which I give expression to my God-given skills and talents.  My right and perfect place is where I continue, learn and grow.  It is where I am prospered and fulfilled as I both give and recieve.

I am in my right and perfect place!

"David has success in all his undertakings; for the Lord was with him"  1 Samuel 18:14"

I am employed at Bethamy Center in Spencer where I have worked for 32 years.  I do not know how any other job could be as rewarding as the one I have now.  Each and every day God gives me a chance to do something nice for someone who really needs to be helped in so many different ways. 

I have enjoyed being able  a daily basis with the skills and talents God has given me to take care of others. 

I am running because I believe it is time for a new Representative who will be a work horse instead of a show horse.  I know that I can put my business experience to work for our great state.  I can be fiscally responsible when it comes to both taxes and spending.  I can make wise choices and cast tough votes.

I am a person who does not do a lot of talking--my daddy always told me that if God had wanted me to talk more than listen he would have given me two mouths and one ear.. When I tell you something I will stick to my convictions and I am not afraid to stand up for what I believe.

I cannot win this election alone.  I need your help if we are to win this seat.  Please vote Susan Morris for State House Representative Seat 77 on November 7th.