What a historical day today was and I was so pleased that Professor Chance acknowledged the importance of living in the moment and allowed us to view President Obama's speech during our first day of class.
I sat in my seat thinking about what I might tell my grandchildren one day. Would I remember what I was doing when the first black man became president? I wondered if my two grade school children were being allowed to experience this special moment in their school classroom and would they remember where they were on this day. I thought about my oldest son who was starting his first day of college today and feeling he must be overwhelmed and trying to find his way around. I remembered and thought of my oldest daughter who passed away in 2006. I thought about how she would have loved to be here today and witness this change in history. Of all our family members she was the one who so strongly believed in equal rights. She was merely 16 when we lost her but she was a fighter, an activist and determined leader. I wondered what she would be telling me today so I thought and sat some more. She would be proud today and beaming with joy.
Being a caucasion woman, I imagine what parents of African-American children are telling their children today. Perhaps today they became confident that they two can be anything they want to be. I have always encouraged my children to follow their dreams and to reach for the stars. I've never for once thought that anyone or anything could stand in their way. I've never had to take our skin color in consideration. I haven't had to worry about my citizenship. I feel for those who have worried and suffered but felt a since of hope today, for today embarks change. Change is good.
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