Yes, We Did!

I can't believe it...wait, yes I can! Barrack Obama is our new President-elect for the United States of America! I cannot begin to tell you how excited and hopeful I am as we begin a season of change in our country. I have never been so nervous about an election as I was this one either. Aside from the enormous charisma that Obama has, I just feel that he will do what is best for our country. I also am so proud of America for embracing someone of color - a true African-American as our President. What a huge change. In my lifetime there has been such strife in our country over race and now we can see some movement towards color-blindness. I hope it continues. I know that there is much more to do. Cherie and I were to have adopted a black child several years ago. Last night I thought of him and his family watching this election. Of course the adoption fell through but I still hope that he watched last night with his family and felt pride in knowing that there was someone with a similar face smiling back at him from the television.

I grew up in the South and although prejudice still exists, I had many friends who were black. I used to talk openly with them about their struggles. As a white person in this country we have no idea what someone of color goes through just to live in this country. I hope that those obstacles continue to be torn down. I have such hope for our nation. I want so much for the things that President Obama promised to be made realities in our country. I hope that healthcare and the economy can be helped. I also hope that these wars in the Middle East can stop taking our men and women away from their families. I hope we can heal a lot of wounds around the world, too. We are a great country and last night I was reminded of that. I was proud to vote yesterday. Even though I live in a predominately Republican area of Indiana another desire of mine was met last night, too - Indiana went BLUE for the first time since 1964! Way to go Hoosiers! I had three wishes for last night, one, that Barrack Obama would win, two, that Indiana would go blue and three, that our incumbent governor, Mitch Daniels (yes, a Republican), would retain his office. All three came true!

So, here's to you America! We did it...Yes, We Did!!!