On the eve of this historic election I am feeling "cautiously optimistic" along with millions of other Americans. On that note, let me say that regardless as to what our party affiliation let us remember that most importantly we are all children of God, and Americans. No matter who wins tomorrow night, our nation will need healing. This election seems to have brought out the best and unfortunately the worst in some of our citizens. I have seen more outright lies and vicious character attacks in this election than any other I can recall. The code words and hatemonger rhetoric have been most scary and troubling to me.
Tomorrow as hopefully most of us prepare to vote, or watch the results, I ask that you take a few minutes out of the day to pray. Pray specifically for unity and understanding. Pray for the safety of whoever wins and their family. Pray that we can reverse the polarization caused by this election and more forward as the greatest nation on the planet.
It is my hope that each one of us take away a sense of anything is possible with enough hard work and determination. I hope we are encouraged at how far our country has come that either the first African-American will be elected president or the first female vice-president.
I will take this opportunity to officially endorse Sen. Barack Obama!!! I know that comes as such a shock, right? (LOL) I had planned to attend the rally in Chicago, but I missed an opportunity to get tickets. The one time I did not check my email faithfully cost me the experience of a lifetime. I had still planned to go, but once I found out what a challenge it would be to find parking and get to Grant Park I had to accept the fact that it was not to be. Unlike some folks who were offering sexual favors for rally tickets (if you don't believe me check out the Craig's List website), it was not that serious! (LOL) I will have to settle for watching the election results from the comfort of my sofa in front of my big screen tv. That actually doesn't sound too bad come to think of it. Honestly, I will just be glad when it is all over.
I want to send out my condolences and thoughts to Sen. Obama and his family in the passing of his beloved grandmother. It is too bad that she couldn't have held on for one more day but God in his infinite wisdom knows best. I too had a grandmother that raised me and poured everything she had in me.
Let's put aside our differences, love one another, and help this great nation move forward! Get out and vote, or if you are like me and took advantage of early voting, help others get to the polls. Send text messages, emails, make phone calls or house visits to your family, friends and neighbors reminding them to vote and let's make history!!!
J
