Hope

I will be the first to step forward, in this day of history, to admit that my vote did not count toward the man standing before us, on television, the internet, video-caster, and radio, saying that solemn oath as he steps forward as the next President of the United States of America. No, my vote went to his opponent, John McCain.

Am I ashamed of my vote? No. Maybe my conscience is secure in the way things were, not wanting to change or waver from what, in my mind, seemed stable. Change to me was unnecessary, and despite what comments come, questioning how I could think that way, my stance on that was resolute and "unchanging." I offer no answers or comments on my behalf.

No matter, though, because the man that is now our President is preaching change. He is preaching Hope. I'm not sore because he is there, but rather hopeful that he does a good job. I watch, from a distance, with anticipation that he will follow thru on many of his promises, and await the proof that things are changing for the better.

President Obama has excited me with his words and his actions. I see a young man in a position to create a positive change in America, although I remain skeptical. It's not a bad position to be in. So I didn't jump head-first into the Obama excitement. So I didn't place my vote for him. If the common result is the same, and we all arrive in that spot of support, despite our different paths, wouldn't that be the complete goal?

As a former McCain supporter, I would like to persuade the citizens of America, specifically those that read my blog, to support the young man that has sworn to SERVE us in the highest position in our land, the United States of America.

May God bless President Barack Obama, his family, his staff, and our country. He has my support as I hope for the change he has promised. He was right, "Yes We Can," and it'll only happen when he has a strong group of supporters.

Thank you,

Dave