Hope

I haven't written about the results of the historic election which occurred the other day. It's not because I didn't have anything to say. But I really didn't think anyone wants to hear it among the cacophony of other opinions.

Yet, how can I say nothing about the election of the first black man in history to hold the office of President of the United States? How can I ignore the fact that the election of anyone other than a straight white Christian man is WAY overdue? It may not be the role model that my girl children were craving, but it's a good thing for everyone without a doubt. It will definitely change the world for my children in a positive way. The fact that President Elect Obama's policies and positions all basically resonate with me is a tremendous bonus, and I wouldn't have voted for him without that threshold.

To my surprise, I feel full of hope as a result of this election. I am hopeful that Obama can change the world for the better, hopeful that he inspires those who may have felt marginalized in the past, and hopeful that others are hopeful as well.