New Beginnings

Well, the day has finally come and gone, and we have a new president, yay.  I've never made any secret of my political leanings, nor will I apologize for them.  What I do want to do is say how happy I am with our new president, Barack Obama.  Many years ago, when we were in Chicago for a bowling tournament, I saw this man named Barak Obama being interviewed on WGN news.  He was running in the primary for the U.S. Senate race.  I was impressed by his poise,his views and how well he presented himself.  I watched him in the senate and was impressed.  When I heard that he was running for president I was excited but a bit conflicted as I respect and admire Hilary Rodham Clinton too.  Then, on October 4, 2007 Gar and I attended an Obama rally at Luther College in Decorah, IA.  As I listened to then Senator Obama I felt hope.  As I looked at the faces of those around me, especially then college students, I saw hope on them.  I was fortunate that evening to see Obama in a relatively intimate setting, about 1800 people, shake his hand and wish him luck.  From then on, I knew that I was an Obama supporter.  It will not easy for him to be president, he comes in at a time that the problems are numerous and varied.  I do believe and pray that President Obama will see us through them and we will emerge a stronger and better country.  God bless President Obama, and God bless America!