America

Today is a historic day and it's something I never thought I would ever see in my lifetime.   Growing up I would hear you can be anything and do anything you want, but I saw it in my Mother's eyes, that we couldn't do anything, there were limitations.  Now, as Barack Obama swears on a bible that he will do all he can do as President of the United States of America and the Obama family move into the White House, I now can truly tell my daughter and believe it, that it is possible to do anything.  This transcends race, religion, and sexual orientation; this historic event is truly a world event.  People from England, Korea, the Netherlands, Iran and many other countries are in Washington because an African American has been elected to become president in a country that used slaves to build this country, as well as build the White House.  So, these countries are looking at us with hope for their countries to make a world change.  Congratulations President Barack Obama, may God be with you and your family.             Enjoy this day because it's for all of us.  

It's a New Day

It's been some time since I've posted and that's only because life has been extraordinarily busy.  I'm so excited about our new president and basically what a new year brings. It brings new beginnings of love, hope, and change. If you have not done whatever your heart desires, please do it now. As my best friend of 24 years battled breast cancer this year has taught me, life is too short!!!

I think about November 4th, 2008, and I was so excited when I woke up at 5 a.m., which is a time I normally have to wake up. I knew the polls would be crowded but, as I reached my polling site at 6:40 am, I was shocked, I almost turned around, but I knew this was something bigger than me, something much bigger. I can't put it into words but, after 21 years of voting I have never had to wait on line to vote in any election and here were sons and fathers, great grandmothers who were wheelchair bound, children excited to be with their parents, all ages and all shades of black were on line to vote. Not once did I ever question who they all were voting for.

Now, when my daughter asked as a 6 year old, can I be president, I said yes, but deep down, I knew it wasn't possible, not in this country. But, now she can actually see that yes, with hard work, and determination, yes you too my daughter can be president, and I really mean it this time. So, I look forward to the new year, new life, new beginnings, new changes, and new hope of better things to come.