Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Hope

It was such an amazing experience to watch the inauguration today with my students. I don't remember watching any other inauguration, other than the oath of office on the news.
 It was going to be special to me no matter what, but to see it through the eyes of a 9 year old...they clapped each time the people on TV clapped, they chanted "Obama" along with the crowd, they cheered each time they saw Obama's beautiful daughters. What a neat day for them - a day I hope they will remember when they are my age. 
I teared up a bit, but managed to keep it in control. What a powerful day for our country. Good things to come, I'm sure.
Obama...Obama....Obama.

President Obama. Pinch me. 

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous4:09 AM

    What a wonderful memory for you, too. Glad you could share it with your students!

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  2. What a positive memory for them! I don't remember having such a powerful and positive political experience as a kid.

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