Yes We Did

There are no words to describe how I feel to be witness to history today. I can't even fathom how those of color must feel at the swearing in of our first black President. I've never been one to follow politics before this election but this year was different. I was captivated by Barack Hussain Obama. His character emanated integrity like rays of sunshine. Until November 4th, 2008, his color never entered my thoughts but then it was all the buzz in the news and the ramifications of his appointment by the American People sunk in.

Excitedly, I watched his swearing in today during my lunch. I was fortunate enough to catch his speech and the benediction. Many thoughts went through my mind. This man's words evoked in millions of people, pride and patriotism the likes this country has probably never seen, as was evident by the millions that began gathering today before 3:00 am. The crowd was astounding.

I was saddened, however by those who's comments I heard today that there is nothing special or historical about today, he is just another President. To not acknowledge the achievement of this man who has become President in the face of adversity, to not acknowledge what impact his appointment will have on the young people today and in the future baffles me.

But one thing these people did say that was absolutely true, is that we are all Americans, I agree; we are not "democrats", "republicans","leftists", "right wing", "conservative", "liberal", "black", "white","yellow" or "brown", we are Americans, "We the People" are "One Voice", we are "One Nation"! And I say to you today...stand behind our President and be proud of his accomplishments and be proud of our Country. We have come a long way! For the first time in my life, I am proud to say I am an American! I am proud to be witness to this change in our Country. And I say to my friends, "Unclench your fists", don't let our differences divide "us" too.

Peace
Liz