A New President

This morning I awoke to the news of a new president - Barak Obama. While he was not my choice for the office based on his plans and ideas, I am very excited about his election. Our country has experienced an historic event, electing the first African American as President. Thinking back over history, it was only about 40 years ago that African Americans first were give the legal right to vote. And only about 100 years ago that they were considered "subhuman" by many Americans. As the mother of an African American daughter, I am thrilled to see this wide step across the racial threshold. I want my daughter to know that she has the ability to do anything with her life, and that her race should not ever be a limiting factor. This election is further proof that in America, no matter what your skin color, you can achieve most anything that you put your mind to. Mr. Obama's achievement was the result of education, hard work and character building - something everyone should strive for. I pray that he will be a wonderfully positive role model for young African Americans all over our country to help them realize that no matter what their status or background, they can become anything they want with hard work, character and education. And I pray for Mr. Obama as he steps into his overwhelming new position, that God would be his guide and his shelter.