A New Hope

As I listened to Senator McCain give his concession speech, I was saddened by the response of his supporters when President-elect Obama's name was mentioned. When I looked at the many faces of his supporters, I could only see faces that looked like his, looking at the disappointment and anger on their faces. Part of me said, 'It serves you right for clinging onto a belief that should have died a long time ago.' But the other part of me, the greater part of me said, 'I hope that you finally wake up and realize that it is time for a new path, a path that includes everybody, not just a privileged few.' We, now as a United States of America, can stand together and fight the good fight, not only for ourselves but also for our children and our children's children. Hopefully, the true greatness of this country begins with this historic first step. Just as President-elect Obama's sadness is evident when you think of his mother and grandmother's passing prior to this day, I, too am saddened when I think of my mother-in-law, my father and my brother not being here to see this day, I know that they are as proud as I am. As the world watches, so too, do those who have gone on. I will wake up tomorrow hoping and knowing that a new day has finally come.