Change Has Come to America

As we sit and watch he ceremonies begin in Washington D.C. I cant help but feel a huge wave of optimism. President Elect Barack Obama of course, along with celebrities Denzel Washington, Bruce Springsteen, Jamie Foxx and probably thousands of others have already descended on our capital making their mark, staking their claim on the ceremony and celebration. And while it isn't the celebrity of the people that excites me, it does add to the feeling that something special is definitely happening. Unlike any other time, in my lifetime, I feel incredibly hopeful despite an economy that falters, that it wont fail. That somehow we wont fail as people who are accustomed to being "on top" financially, and socially. Part of me wonders if whats happened to our status as a super power isn't diminished for the better; to teach us our limitations and redirect our energies in the world. The lack of restraint and wisdom of our former president and his cabinet has been an ugly mark on our nation. I believe Barack Obama has the moral courage to make better decisions on behalf of us all. I hope I am right. I wish I could be there, but since I cant you know I will be glued to our large screen t.v. and savoring these many moments until he is sworn in; with hope, happiness and belief in a brighter future for everyone.