A bucket full of emotions...

Well the election has come to an end and the country has spoken. Last night watching the returns I was filled with so much emotion, anticipation, excitement etc. I was overcome with emotion as I watched McCain give one of the most genuine and gracious concession speeches I have ever witnessed. Watching this man who gave 5 years of his life in a literal living hell fighting for this country, survive that and continue to serve this country and get before a nation to announce that his dreams of becoming its president had slipped away from him...was heartbreaking to me. To then see Governor Palin standing with every bit of grace in what was an obvious emotional evening for her...a woman, who in my opinion, endured more scrutiny, belittling and unnecessary hate on things that were not even related to issues than any other person running for election. But through all that she remained classy and dignified and rolled with the punches. Then emotion filled my soul again to see President-elect Obama walk out on that stage with his family, and witness history being made before my eyes. Seeing the crowds of people in support and triumph, see the thousands of other African Americans with tears streaming down their face in what was a victory on so many levels last night. Truly, this is a most remarkable and incredible time in our history, and our country should be proud.

As the majority spoke last night there was a sense of disappointment for me. The person that I voted for in the primaries did not make it to the final ticket, and the person that I voted for to be the next president did not succeed. There are many real and true reasons why I did not vote for Obama as I felt that in the state of our country there was a better choice. With that being said, the next president has my respect and support and hope that real, positive change will be brought to this country. Hope that the promises of his campaign, and the words that he spoke with be carried out, minus the redistribution of wealth. As I am not in agreement with the way the current president and administration has handled situations in this country and the direction that we have gone, the position deserves respect and support from the people. Many people and one close to my heart (you know who you are ;) ) would wear t-shirt or have bumper stickers about Bush that said "He's not my President". While you may not have voted for him in the last two elections or for Obama last night, the fact of the matter is that he is President and Obama is going to be our next President. Obama will be my president. This position is one that only 43 people have held, a position where decisions are made by the second, the toughest most complicated job in the world. The President of the United States demands our respect and support. The great thing about this country is that we have the right to voice our disagreements and opinion, a right that many men and woman have died for. We are Americans before we are conservatives and liberals. It is time to come together from both sides and clean up the current mess we are in and move forward in a positive direction. The outcome is what is, I wish nothing for the best for this next president as he has so much to deal with on day one, and I hope that he succeeds above my wildest imagination to move this country forward.