The Obama Inauguration
Today is going to be a historic day in the United States. We are going to see history taking place! How exciting. I am so excited to get to be a part of this. Lee Coate wrote a great blog regarding the inauguration that I wanted to share with all of you. He writes:
As Obama places his hand on the bible tomorrow and takes the oath that will place him in a position of great leadership, power, and responsibility, we all must realize that our responsibilites to each other and our community are the greatest. As the Psalm mentioned above says, we are all broken people and are leaders as well must navigate through their own brokenness. If change is truly going to come, it begins with you and me. All of our problems are not going to instantly disappear. We are in this together for the long haul. My greatest hope is that this new chapter in American history will further erase our artificial lines of race, social class, and party politics. Lastly, feel free to celebrate tomorrow. There are plenty of days to moan and groan about our current circumstances…tomorrow is not one of those days. It is a very healthy thing that we as a nation come together and celebrate the things that make this country great. So stash your cyncism away, sit back and enjoy tomorrow.
-Lee Coate
http://leecoate.wordpress.com/
When I read this, I found so much truth in it. I may not agree with everything Obama says, but he is someone I am proud to call my leader and my president.
South Africa update!
I leave tomorrow! That is really weird to say. I have orientation from 8:30 this morning until 5:30. It will be good. It is still not real yet. Hopefully it will be soon!
