I don’t know if I’ve ever said those words before but last night marks the beginning of a new time – not just for me but for millions of others who were motivated more than they ever had been in the past (or maybe even for the first time). Whether it was donating, volunteering, voting… there were a lot of firsts during this presidential campaign season. And what an amazing result.
The apathy and cynicism of so many was changed into hope and action. I believe that Barack Obama will continue to move us into action and service for our country in ways that we’ve never been asked before. Changing what has happened to our nation will take not just a change in our national leader, but a true change in how all of us think about what government should do for us versus what we should must do for ourselves and each other. I believe we will be asked to take more responsibility for our actions (or inaction). I also believe that we will step up to the task. Yes we can.
My son and I whooped and hollered last night (and I cried) as we learned the results and listened to McCain and then President-elect Barack Obama address the nation – the world – and began what will most likely be one of the most remarkable journeys any of us have ever imagined.
I hope that we will all work harder to work together now – as friends and family, as neighbors, as Americans.
