Cindy McCain
There was an article in the Wall Street Journal on Cindy
McCain, John"s wife.
All I ever saw was this attractive woman standing beside
John. I was surprised
how talented and involved with world problems she is. This is a summary of
the
article.
She graduated from Southern Cal and was a special-needs teacher.
After her Dad died she became involved with his beer distributing firm and
is now
the chairwoman. Sales have doubled since she has taken over from her
father.
They have a marriage prenuptial agreement, her assets
remain separate.
She is involved around the world clearing land mines -
travels to these countries
on a detonation team and service on their board.
They have a 19 year old serving in Iraq, another son in
the Naval Academy,
a daughter recently graduated from Columbia Univ., an adopted daughter in
high school, and a son who is the finance guy at the beer firm.
Raised kids in Phoenix, AZ rather than Washington
DC.(better atmosphere)
He commuted.
In 1991, Mrs. McCain came across a girl in an orphanage
in Bangladesh.
Mother Teresa implored Mrs. McCain to take the baby with severe cleft
palate.
She did so without first telling her husband. The couple adopted the girl
who
has had a dozen operations to repair her cleft palate and other medical
problems.
They have a Family Foundation for children's causes.
She's active with "Halo Trust" - to clear land mines,
provide water and food in
war ravaged and developing countries.
She will join an overseas mission of "Operation Smile",
a charity for corrective
surgery on children's faces.
She has had two back surgeries and became addicted to
pain killers.
She talks openly about it which she says is part of the recovery process.
I'm surprised the media is so quiet about her
attributes. She sounds
more capable than Hillary or Obama. We would really get two for
the price of one. A person with business and international experience.
John did work for the firm for awhile when he left the Navy.
She, however, has the real business experience. Very interesting.
