09/18/2026
Happy Friday, all! 💙💛
My heart is full. 🥰 Thank you to everyone who checked in, sent hugs, gifts, prayers, encouraging words, and well wishes this week. You are ALL amazing, and I appreciate you more than you know.
I am truly GREAT and remain grounded in a faith that has never steered me wrong. 🙏🏽 I believe what’s for me will be for me—and sometimes what feels like a diversion is actually protection and redirection, not defeat. 😊
Election Day may have brought this campaign chapter to a close, but it did not bring my commitment to service to an end. A campaign was one vehicle for doing the work—it was never the reason for the work.
Long before my name was on a ballot, I was serving, advocating, connecting people to resources, and working to strengthen our communities. And that’s exactly what I’ll continue doing. 💪🏽
The position may change. The platform may change. But the purpose does not.
So, I’m right back to doing what I do—serving others, building relationships, creating opportunities, and finding new ways to make an impact.
Stay tuned for opportunities to join me in the work ahead. There is still so much to do, and I’m excited about what comes next.
First up, leading the 9th RD that I chair! We have the task of flipping blue for the first time in 12 years. That goal remains our top priority no matter who won the primary. Let’s get it done this November. 🗳️
Have a wonderful Friday and an even better weekend!
—Gemma 💙💛😊