I am so impressed and thrilled with today's inauguration. What a testament to our country - a peaceful transfer of power, so gracious and ceremonial. It makes me proud to be an American. It was such a great celebration of democracy. We are a country that celebrates our leaders and we may criticize them and give them a rough time. And we all have attitudes about Republican and Democrat but at some point, we must recognize they are our leaders. Even though Obama was not my president of choice, God has allowed him to be in this position and we are to pray for him. After all, he is my president now. He's your president.
The actual ceremony was so...ceremonial; in a good way. I'm such a patriotic person. Tears brimmed in my eyes and I got chills seeing the color guard, and the military, the former presidents and first ladies, everything about it. The Capitol was gloriously dressed in the stars and stripes. I get so caught up in it all. (I'm still watching the inaugural balls.) I am so grateful for the freedom that we have to do all this peacefully.
As Obama was walking out during the cermony, the look on his face was the most serious I've seen him. I think he was really feeling the incredible weight of the historic moment. And his speech was a sober message about the difficult times ahead of us. We are going to have to pull together. And we must remember the foundation on which this nation was founded.
And the Bushes leaving and coming back home to this great state, I would've loved to have been at their Welcome Home Party! George W. Bush said, and I quote, "The presidency was a joyous experience but as great as it was nothing compares with Texas at sunset. Tonight I have the privilege of saying six words that I have been waiting to say for a while -- it is good to be home." And I can say that he did good. And the speech he gave was so good, to say the least. I couldn't help but smile the whole time. Most importantly, he credited his Savior with helping him get through his time in power.
I feel so blessed to be a citizen of the United States of America. So blessed beyond words. The wonderful tradition of powerful and peaceful transfer of power - not every country gets to experience it the way we do. To Mr. President, my best wishes to you in the next four years. May God lead and guide you every step of the way!
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I was completely wrapped up in it all yesterday, too. I teared up several times myself.
I would have LOVED to have been in Midland yesterday.
I watched their first dance and ball and then went back to my room to read. I ended up crashing at 8:30!
Glad you are feeling better!
I loved your recap of the inauguration. I didn't get to watch it (no t.v. for us in India), nor have I heard anything about it, so it was good to hear your perspective.
Thanks for praying, friend!!!
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