The American Pride

What an amazing day yesterday was to be a part of. Not just due to the historic nature of our country electing it's first African American President, but in being a part of the return of genuine American Pride. Yesterday our country was alive like I have not seen it in almost a decade. Everywhere, there was an energy. People were out, talking, participating, taking in everything that is great about being in a free American society.

Yesterday was filled with joy. Everyone I had the opportunity to talk to, or witness, seemed filled with pride, and wore the smile of anticipation that comes with taking action towards making a difference. People waiting in line were smiling. People working, were smiling. People driving their cars were smiling. Yesterday was a tremendously gratifying day to be an American.

Yesterday was a historic day. The discussions on which part of history would be written were discussed in every media outlet, school, office building, and corner store. Gavin's class learned the importance of the day, and even got the chance to vote for who they wanted as President. Gavin brought this home today, and all I could do was smile with pride. He says it is Barack Obama, and his Vice President. We'll be keeping this one to show him in the future.
I am still riding the high that yesterday's demonstration of true American pride gave me. I am a realist, so I know that very soon, it will disappear, and we will all be back to what was. However, what is important to remember, is that even for just a few days, as a country we were able to unify, talk, participate, and most of all smile with pride. Just knowing the possibility of that still exists is enough for me.