HAPPY INAUGURATION!!

What a day! No matter a person's political persuasion, the historical significance of the inauguration of the first African-American President, is overwhelming. Tears and cheers from all ages, all races, all political parties show the magnitude of today. When the oath was taken and he turned to face the unbelievable mass of people, it literally took my breath away, I was speechless. All could think as, it really happened! The country actually has an African-American president! For our family, this has an even greater meaning since we are going to have a daughter from Africa. What an amazing perspective she will have as she grows up in a country where she sees the reality of equality and justice. Her brothers will not think twice about having a sister whose skin is a different color. "Our patchwork heritage will be our strength" and our common humanity will unify us each and every day. Her brothers will live out the compassion and justice that the new President spoke of in his speech. She will grow up in a world where she will be judged by her character's content rather than the color of her skin. She will not suffer as so many who have gone before. She will not be limited or pushed aside as countless others before her. She will find that hope awaits her. Change has come to her new country, and for that I am eternally grateful!