A few personal thoughts on a historic day.... (please no political bickering)
I am sitting at the office watching the Inauguration events unfold on tv. Regardless of any particular political belief or ideology, today is a great day for our Country. It is not a great day based simply on the hope for our new President Obama; it is not a great day based simply on the first Afro-American man to be elected to the highest office; it is not a great day based simply on the powerful words spoken from the podium; it is not a great day based simply on the millions of people crowding around the mall cheering for the transition power. It is a GREAT day because all of this can happen together under peaceful skies and without violence in the streets. It is a GREAT day because our Country, although divided on important issues that have shaped our history and will define our future, is a Country where the peaceful exchange of power is something we all expect and deserve. It is a GREAT day because it proves that even in a nation that is bitterly divided and troubled, we move forward with hope, perseverance, and prayer.... for our collective journey as a nation and for a family moving into the White House who represent that dreams really can be achieved.
Here's hoping and praying that there are better days ahead for all of us....
Jen
Well said, Jen. Praying for our leaders is the ultimate task of each individual. Our leaders need our prayers as they lead our nation.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 20, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Well said, Jennifer. Hopefully, we will all lift our new President and Vice President, their families and our Nation up in constant prayer because we are need of all the gracious help from The Lord we can get.
Btw, will Amy and Vince still be doing a benefit show for the military families that they had planned on doing last year, but decided to postpone until after the election?
Posted by: sfr | January 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Jen, I agree! It is indeed a wonderful, historic, amazing day for our country! I've been watching the coverage and the inagural ceremony with tears of joy and pride. God bless President Obama!
Posted by: Janice | January 20, 2009 at 01:33 PM
Jen, what a beautiful way to put things in perspective. I personally did not vote for Obama, but he IS our President and our family will be praying for him and his family, asking the Lord to guide him in each and every decision he makes. Thanks for putting it so eloquently. Sure would be nice if everybody felt that way.
Love, Debbie
Posted by: Debbie O. Fennell | January 20, 2009 at 04:55 PM
In this country, we truly can be anything we dream of. Regardless of your politics, you have to appreciate what a historic day this was.
Posted by: Julie Fidler | January 20, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Amen, Sister!!
Posted by: Stacey | January 20, 2009 at 11:15 PM
"Love Thy Neighbor!"
AMEN!!
Posted by: Kim | January 21, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Well said Jen. It certainly brought a tear to my eye here in the UK. I am hopeful and cheered by such a moving handover and the new chapter that has just begun.
Posted by: Zoe Wheddon | January 21, 2009 at 02:22 PM
well as Wynonna said when you hit rock bottom your always choices is to go side ways or up....
Posted by: KENNY IN SAN ANTONIO | January 21, 2009 at 04:09 PM
"Afro-American?" Really? Come on. Get with the program and at least embrace some political correctness. It's African American. Afro-American is off putting to say the least. So disappointing.
Posted by: sarah frey | January 24, 2009 at 06:15 AM
Hey Amy! It's Laurel Miller! I have always wanted to meet you! My dads name is Kevin Miller! He knew you at Furman! I really love your songs and your the best! Wish you the best of luck in the Future!
Laurel Miller~
Posted by: Laurel Miller | January 24, 2009 at 07:32 AM
I suddenly don't feel so celebratory when my tax money is funding abortions across the world.
Posted by: Linda | January 24, 2009 at 09:55 AM
If you didn't want political bickering, why why would post a political statement? You only want posts of people who agree with you. Very un-American.
Posted by: Melissa | January 24, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Good point, Melissa. I guess what we all can agree on is Obama needs prayer as our president.
Posted by: Linda | January 24, 2009 at 02:23 PM
I apologize about the mistake of Afro American rather than African American. It was an innocent mistake and not intended for harm or disappointment. And I will stand by my post -- It was not a partisan post, it was an American post.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 26, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Nice post Jen. We are fortunate to live in a place where there is a peaceful transition of power.
UNFPA actually provides women with educational and economic opportunities that reduce abortions. It helps save women's lives around the world with health info.
Posted by: Lynn | January 26, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Wow, the rants, raves, and childish, redundant bickering even carries on to one of Amy's manager's blogs from the message boards! Shocking.
Jennifer made that comment because this is afterall HER blog. She just didn't want comments to be politic bickering, (as some of you are doing, even though she asked you not to). If you disagree, I'm sure a "I disagree" would suffice.
The distaste for intolerant, childish Amy Grant fans is getting well, intolerable.
Posted by: Katy | February 04, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Wow, the same childish and redundant bickering knows no bounds on this website, from the message boards to now one of Amy's manager's blogs. This confirms exactly what I thought.
Jennifer simply didn't want her blog filled with political bickering, which it has anyways because no one seems to respect that this is afterall HER blog. If you disagree, I'm sure a "I disagree" would have sufficed.
My distaste for ignorant, childish Amy Grant fans is getting overwhelming.
Posted by: Katy | February 04, 2009 at 01:28 PM