Last night as I sat glue to the television, Tristan looks over at me and says "How is Mr. Obama doing?" I giggled at his little voice with such respect to call him Mr. and I said, "it'll be awhile, but it's looking good", he sat cuddling his new puppy and asks "what does the check mark on the red guy mean?" I say "oh, that means John McCain is predicted to win that state's election". He watched more with eager intent not quit understanding what he is seeing, but still eager to be in the experience. Frustrated he says "Heid, I told you not to say words I don't understand". So I explained what predicted means and he felt satisfied. Later that evening I had to also explain what sensitive means, because Frosty jumped out of his arms to the floor and he felt he had killed the puppy even though Frosty jumped up and ran to the soft carpet with such happiness that he bounced the whole way there. Tristan broke down with tears and I had to explain that I understand he is sensitive, but there is no need to OVER-REACT when the pain he felt he inflicted was completely unevident. He nodded with understanding and we move on with the rest of the evening.
Through out the evening I continued to watch with eager anticipation as more and more states turned either red or blue, Obama's number grew and at 11:00pm BOOM, the new President Elect was announced. I had goose bumps as he spoke, I had tears as the camera panned the crowd and people hugged and kissed and cheered with the excitment that YES WE CAN make a difference, YES WE CAN be one nation, under God. I am filled with pride today to have experienced a great day in American History. And look forward to positive change not only in our economy, but in our health care, and with getting the troops home safe and sound from Iraq so we can move forward in building and strengthening our military to help in a place where there is reason and need for American's to be fighting.
It's a happy day in America. Hooray for Mr. Obama!
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I agree whole heartedly - Thank God for Obama, and the people believe we are still one nation under God. What a tearful, yet unbelievable day it was yesterday.
And Thank God that P has raised a little man that would cry when he thinks he hurt something such as a dog vs. a boy who would kick a dog that was down. I love sensitivity. When it comes to causing others pain - I think there is no such thing as over reaction like there is preservation. Nice work ladies..
It is a great day!
Love that little guy. I bet the puppy is cute! Can't wait to see pics.
Let’s fight back on Proposition 8. Let’s boycott California wines, produce and travel. Let’s publicize it. Let’s embarrass them. It worked a few years ago in Colorado. What do say?
Like you, it was an extremely emotional night for me as well. Tears streamed down my face the whole time Obama spoke.
And isn't that the happiest family, and most loving family, we have seen in Washington DC in a long time?!
Hurray for America!!
--Pam
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