Today I had the privilage of watching the 44th person take the oath of President of the United States.  This is a great day for our nation because it shows that we as a people have the power to elect our representatives.  I was thinking to myself how it is interesting that our country has federal holidays for things like celebrating our independence and presidents day etc.  However, we do not have a holiday on one of the most important days of the year – the day we vote.  The day we excercise the freedom that we are built upon.

Last night I sat with my family and we discussed the new President and our country.  My children know I was not a supporter of Barak Obama during the elections.  However, as we discussed last night, I let them know that it is our duty to support our president, to care for him and to pray for him.  That he can have the wisdom and ability to lead our nation and direct us from harms way.

America voted for change and wanted a new direction.  With change comes pain somewhere and will affect someone in a negative way.  I hope all Americans are prepared for and understand that great sacrifices will be required by many if not all in order to preserve our freedoms.