The 5th of November 2008

November 4th was a day and moment that will be etched in the history books and documentaries for years to come. This will be a time that we will recall and replay in our mind and our heart. Our children that are old enough to understand what has happened will remember this historic event. Those that are too young to realize the substantial wall that has been broken down will hear it from their parents and family when their minds have matured enough to grasp it. November 4th was a launching pad for a nation and an example to a world. No matter where your vote ended up, you understand the significance of this time. I awoke this morning in a foggy haze wondering if this moment was really upon us, if we actually did what I experienced the evening before. Was it all a dream? Even though I watched the speech two times and was glued to the television for hours as it unfolded, it still seems surreal. There has been a lot of mixed emotions, anger, joy, love, confusion, racism, and change. This only proves that we aren't where we need to be yet as a people. I cannot stress the sheer magnificence of what has been accomplished though. It is easy to think: we have just elected an African American President. My, how far we have come. Yet in just listening to the words of those in the spotlight, at the workplace and all around us with the hints of sarcasm, prejudice, and even racism that still reside in people's heart is so sad to me. I went through an entire work day without one person commenting on the fact that we have just elected this man and made history. We are living history this very second. November 4th was a monumental day in our Nation and November 5th a historic one. I have laid out a prayer for our President Elect that his heart and hands will be guided with integrity, character, clarity and strength. I am brought almost to tears when I think of what America did yesterday, the wall we broke down and the dreams of so many finally came true. The words resounded in my head all night and day: if you are an American you can do anything. Even though this spirit of racism is apparent in the belly of our nation at times, we as a unified whole decided on what change we wanted and believe is needed in our country at this time. This is time for unity, a time where we can come together and seek the change we desire, as a country together. This message of hope is so rooted in our country, dating back to the beginning of it all. I pray now that tomorrow and the day after and after that will only strengthen us as a nation. That the differences in an electoral vote will soon fade and the reality of the world we live in will become so apparent to us all, more than it has ever before. I was going to try and sum up what is important to me for this new President to fight for and give attention to but this article is a call to action and addresses every area I would speak of and pray for. Please read it and pray for what you feel directed to do.