New President

I admit it. I'm a conservative and I wanted John McCain for President. I have serious concerns about Barack Obama. 

But I have to say that as the mother of a beautiful little black girl, I am grateful to be living in a time and place where her color never has to hold her back. And having a black man elected as president may open doors for her that would have otherwise remained closed. At the very least, it should serve as an example of what she can achieve. I hope it will be a positive thing and something that will give her a source of pride as she grows up.  

I was reflecting today on how just a few years ago black children had to duck their heads to shield themselves as they walked into a desegregated school while people threw things at them. And then today to see black and white people in lines circling around schools to cast their votes without regard to race or sex. I'm so glad Baylie is going to grow up in a time where there is less prejudice and violence.

I hope our country can be more united. I hope we can overcome the challenges that we face. I didn't vote for Barack Obama, but I hope he will be successful as our president.