Tuesday, January 20, 2009

I Pledge Allegiance....

Today, with a few hundred people gathered at the Nokia Plaza in Los Angeles, I watched Obama being sworn into the presidency, teary eyed. I stood beside my 21 year old daughter, Sami, and saw and heard her cry every moment during Obama's speech. She, with the the younger generation, have finally seen a ray of hope for her future and the future of her friends. We waved our flags with much joy and pride. The spirit of hope and devotion to country revived by our young president.

For so many years, I could not say the Pledge of Allegiance when asked to do so. Most Toastmasters meetings (and I've attended so many of them) start with the pledge, but the words just did not resonate with my spirit. I just stood with everyone else but did not utter the words.

Last week, thinking of Obama's commencement of his presidency, I found myself proudly joining others in saying the pledge; and finding the joy and pride in my heart once again. I know that I am but one of many whose spirit has been uplifted by this momentous time in history. I join fellow Americans, and people throughout the world, in supporting our new President. I look forward to everyday when I can truly believe and live as being created equal!

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