The new first family walked onto stage last night and the world saw two smiling children who will live their lives in a world where truly anything is possible for anyone.
In such a short amount of time we have come so far. And while there most certainty there is work to be done, we from now on look back at this moment and remember that there is always hope in this world. That what ever injustices we may see as humans, as societies, as a people we can look back at this moment - like so many others and know in our hearts - that we do not have to accept the world as is, but rather can look to the future and to a world that ought to be.
Regardless of how you voted, take a moment to celebrate, to think about how far we have come as a nation.
Today we elected an American to the highest office in the land... and he just happened to be black. What a thing to say.
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Well said, my friend.
Congratulations on your new President, on our new President, and here's to all of those who didn't vote for him but will very likely come to respect and admire him very soon. As one of Laurel's London interviewees said, "He's the man." Indeed.
Okay, I'm going to admit to you that I quietly wept during his speech last night. I have no shame. You know how old people start to get emotional and begin crying alot? Well, I'm one of them now. (It probably all has to do with poor circulation and hormones.) I just hope I don't embarrass you by crying when I see you when you return home to the States.
I will always remember how you inspired me to learn more about Obama, and how many times I have thought of you and Laurel (and the hope Obama represents for your generation especially). You are the man, too, William Corrie Irvin. I'm glad I know you. And I thought last night that Obama will be the first President that I actually feel so inspired to say, "It would be a dream come true to meet him someday and shake his hand and thank him for inspiring my children and restoring our hope." We are forever changed...thank God.
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I enjoy vicariously traveling with you through Ireland. You are often in my thoughts, and I look so forward to seeing you next month!
Take good care of yourself, okay?
Bill
Wow, Bill. I cried and had tears dripping off my chin when I watched the speech. I cried a little when I read Will's blog. And just now as I read what you had to say about my son, Laurel and Obama........I cried again and A.J. is wondering what on earth is dripping on his head. :) Will, I have been trying to explain to my students what an historic event this is for our country. It has been discouraging to me to hear them say things like, "but I heard he is going to take away our cell phones, and he kills babies." Oh, and the most absurd......."He is going to outlaw assault weapons and nerf guns....." Sadly, I kid you not... Thankfully not all of them are saying those things. You are right, this gives hope to everyone. But, there is still so much work to be done. This is why I knew it would take 100 of us to make up for one Francis. You inspire me to not be discouraged by ignorance, but to work harder. Especially to educate my students and hopefully instill in them some level of pride and understanding of the magnitude of this most awesome event that they have witnessed. OUR PRESIDENT IS BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!!!
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