May you live in interesting times

It is said that this phrase is an ancient Chinese curse.  In that context, we live in interesting times.  We are in the middle of a financial crisis, a mortgage crisis amog other things.  Some say that this curse can be a blessing also.  I hope this is the case for our nation.  

President elect

Last night, in an overwhelming display of anger against the status quo and a cry for change and for charisma, Barak Obama was elected president.  I personally am pleased with the outcome although I didn't vote for him.  I believe that he can bring hope to some that have previously been without hope.  Somewhere out there, there is a person that can look at this moment in our history and see that almost anything is possible in the United States.  So I say take heart, even if you didn't vote for Senator Obama.  This is a good sign for the country.

My Hope

My hope from last night is for Jessie Jackson.  The picture on CNN and Fox News last night around midnight was of a weeping Jessie Jackson.  I sincerely hope and pray that these were genuine tears of joy and not a political ploy.  I hope that these tears were sincere and that his perspective will be changed.  Racial relations are not perfect and probably never will be.  We are all human and to err is human.  However, this election night and the next four years can be a time of great healing and a time for growing.  

A time for prayer

My thoughts and prayers go out this morning to the Obama family.  May his family be kept safe.  May his thoughts and actions be inspired.   May he lead our country to peace and prosperity.