A great day today
Today, January 20, 2009…a day which will go down in history.
The first Black man ever will be sworn in as President of the United States. I wish my mother could be alive to see this take place.
Although I’m very excited about the inauguration ceremony which will take place today, it can’t possibly top election night when the results came in. I physically jumped up and down in my kitchen, kept patting my heart, and then the tears came. It was as if our country had been reborn, and the Kennedy years were back.
Every time I see Obama speak and hear his eloquent words, I’m reminded of Jack Kennedy and the promise he stood for. He was cut down so early, and much of the promise died with him, but today, at noon, I think that promise will come alive again.
I believe our country needs this man very badly, and I think he may finally teach many people that the color of ones skin has nothing to do with the power of one’s heart. I truly believe that Obama is a healer and a unifier, and I think he will be able to work with Congress to get our country back on the track where it belongs.
