Sobbing through the bank drive-thru


from CNN


I'm overcome with gratitude for our freedoms and peace.

Comments

Shelly Beson said…
I hear ya sister !!!
January 20, 2009 1:15 PM
amyegodfrey said…
The students saw my tears today. I tried to explain how far we've come to reach this point. Obama was magnificent.
January 20, 2009 6:03 PM
Anonymous said…
It was great, wasn't it? We were teary, too-- and loved every minute of it. How grateful we are to live in this nation, to be able to work for and celebrate and enjoy the growth and progress of ourselves and our neighbors! ---Rochelle
January 20, 2009 8:20 PM
Callie said…
I loved today. It was amazing.
January 20, 2009 8:31 PM
Callie said…
BTW...Have fun in Hawaii!
January 20, 2009 8:31 PM
Jennifer said…
Emily, have you watched the "John Adams" miniseries? You can rent it at blockbuster. Seriously the best thing I've watched in years, maybe ever. I'm asking b/c it shows George Washington being sworn in and it was so moving; really made me stop and think about what it all means, and how hard it was to make it happen for the very first time. I thought of all that as I watched Obama being sworn in. Nervous about the political platform, but thrilled with the person behind it.
January 23, 2009 4:03 PM
brandi said…
i stood in my kithchen and clapped and cried after he took the oath (yes i was alone), we have come such a very long way, it is magnificent. so i hear ya too:)and hope your having a good week!
January 26, 2009 2:40 PM
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