I can't wait to watch\follow Michelle Obama

What an election! What a time! Someone commented that Barak Obama is getting a lot of news time, but I can't help but seek out more information on Michelle and their lovely girls. I found this article inspiring, especially the reference to previous first ladies such as Kennedy, Clinton and Bush.
I am also now looking for her Princeton thesis (http://obamaprincetonthesis.wordpress.com/ ) . I expect it will give me another perspective on what Jonathan will face.

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First Black President - take two

Back in March 2006 I predicted, ok, I hoped for this day. I am glad to give up my mom and grandfather's dream that Jonathan would be the first black president. Congratulations to Barak Obama.
For me I am also happy that Barak Obama is the 44th president with a white mom. It gives me courage that I can raise my baby. Satistics be damned. Odd questions from kids be damned. My fears be damned. I am Jonathan's mommy and I will be there to help him through all the struggles he will face because and despite of it.

-Ginny

[update: I worried after posting that it could be read that Obama's success was because his mom was white. Actually I was trying to imply the opposite, that my color is a burden on Jonathan. Reading "Dreams from my Father" helped me understand that burden and now this election helped me understand the potential. ]

I wish I could vote for McCain ... again

I am very excited to vote for Obama tomorrow. My son and I will go together and maybe even take a picture. I already have a scrapbook page so Jonathan will remember this amazing day.

However, 8 years ago I voted for McCain and I wish I could do it again. I imagine we would be in a better place today if he had been in the whitehouse for the past 8 years. It is good to be at November 3 and know that you have two men of integrity and intellect who can return our country to values.

No matter who wins, I pray that every American can decide to be their best and cling (yes cling Barak) to their love of God and respect for their neighbor.