I've debated and contemplated on how to write this post or to even write it at all, in fear of offending people, but here goes....
Although I may disagree with some political views of Barack Obama, I think that in a different sense, this election was a major victory for our country. And I know this is a personal issue for me because I AM married to a black man with whom I have a beautiful baby girl. And someday when I tell her that she can be anything she wants to be, I want her to truly believe and know that. I never want the color of her skin and people's judgment to hinder her dreams!! This is a little cliche, but Im going to quote him anyways because I desperately hope this for our country and it speaks to me now that I am a mother--Martin Luther King Jr. said "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." That is exactly what I want for my daughter, and last night I think we took a giant leap in that direction!
So please pray for our new president and our nation. And look at the bright side of this election--even if he is not who you voted for. I am amazed and proud of how far our country has come!!
May God Bless America
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AMEN! I cried during his speech tues night and then cried again when I read your blog. I know the sense of pride and hope that I felt, so I can only imagine how your were feeling while looking at your beautiful daughter. I hope ya'll are enjoying your new house! Are you gonna post some pics of it soon?
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