Historical Election
Wow. This is what it feels like to be a part of a true historical moment. Chills run through my skin as I watch the next First Family walk across the stage. A black family. An American Family. I did not vote for Obama. I voted for McCain out of pure conscience for the lives of the unborn… For the definition of marriage… I wanted to vote for what I truly believed to be important. I did not really feel connected to John McCain in any way, except for some of his conservative views. But for many reasons I did not want to vote for him. I did not want to vote for the “Loose Cannon.” I did not want to vote for a man who apparently called his wife a “c–t”. I did not want to have to listen to his voice in speechs. I did not want to hear him use the phrase “my friends” one hundred times a minute. But I must say I am humbled by his speech. It was gracious and kind. And totally embarrassed by the Arizonians who were there to boo and hiss like a bunch of ignorant idiots!
I wanted to vote for Obama. I wanted to support the election of an African-American. In the end I did not help it happen, but I am glad we are where we are… I am glad for what has happened because of what it means.
The “tsunami” we are facing will be historical too. With so many democrats taking office we are in for a change… A big change. But I believe it will draw out a strength in Christians that has been sleeping for far too long. Prayer will be our saving grace, as it always should have been. I embrace this change, no matter what it brings. I celebrate with those of color who feel honored to call this day theirs. I believe God has put the man in office that He believes needs to be there. I am glad to live in this country for all the good it does stand for… no matter how hard it is to see at times…
ps> i know i lack eloquence, intellegence, and most of the facts… but this is the best i can do to share my opinion on a night where I can honestly tell my grandkids a story of being a part of history… significant history.
Mindy–I love what you have to say about it!
I did vote for Obama, but I love to see your graciousness and embrace of this change…
Let’s all pray for our new leader of the free world!!!