A New Beginning...

Obama Buttons, originally uploaded by jomoma58.

I cannot begin to describe my feelings this morning, but I'll try. I watched Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration with my son in his classroom this morning. It took much self control not to cry during the inaugural activities (thus embarrassing my son!). The whole situation really hit me during the gorgeous musical arrangement that was performed by YoYo Ma, Isaak Perlman and others. Such beautiful music of hope. I am overwhelmed with feelings of joy, hope and a restored faith in the American people–and all those who overcame fear and doubt to allow this day in history to take place. I am SO proud (and it has been a very long time) to be an American on this truly great day...