As a young woman, I ventured from my sheltered Illinois farm upbringing to Miami, Florida. I still remember my shock at seeing water fountains marked “Colored Only”, and my indignation at seeing weary little old black ladies standing in the back of a bus when there were empty seats at the front. I remember Selma, marches and riots, and the man who had a dream. I remember the fierce patriotism of a nation united during World War II. Yesterday, I saw history made in the United States of America. I saw thousands of faces in Grant Park in Chicago, a microcosm of who we are, waving small flags and cheering the man who brings us hope of a better day, hope of a united people, hope of our young men coming home, hope of restoring our good name in the community of nations, and hope of restoring financial and physical security. May God smile on the journey of this young man with a dream.
I am sure everyone here in the UK wished him well too. A breath of fresh air - a man full of dreams - lets hope they come true for all of us.
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Well Bev, I don't think it could have been said better by anyone, so all I can say is I agree.
ReplyDeleteI love this image, and congrats on the election of Obama too. We were avidly following the election up here in Canada, and were thrilled to know that you have a decent, intelligent and visionary president to give you hope for the future.
ReplyDeleteNo one could say better what happened for American people and for us - in the whole world - who believe in hope, changes, iguality, freedom, joy and PEACE!!!
ReplyDeleteThe majority people in Brazil, if was American, should vote for Obama!
I'm happy too!!! :O)
It is so interesting to me that the first 4 comments on this post have been 2 from the UK, 1 from Canada, and 1 from Brazil! I think the world was watching our election and hoping we get our act together! Thanks for your comments, my far-flung friends!
ReplyDeleteYes, we were watching, Bev. President Elect Obama's speech touched me greatly. It brought a tear to my eye. He shows so much promise and hope. It will be a gigantic task but he certainly looks as if he is up for it. Your words are wonderful. You should publish it - first top your local newspaper's letters to the editor. A truly great piece of writing.
ReplyDeleteAnother Aussie here Bev and yes it brought a tear to my eye also. Your country is filled with so many wonderful people, I wish you all well.
ReplyDeleteBev, you know me...Big Heart Whisper...yes, I cried! Your words touched my heart! I am so proud to be an American today! God bless you my dear friend!
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