“Hope for Change”

Last year on this day we were in Washington DC awaiting the inauguration of our nation’s first Black President. We had actually arrived on the 18^th after getting up very early, being hindered by a flat tire and driving for what seemed like forever. We were traveling with wonderful friends and each of us was excited.

On today, the 19^th, we took the opportunity to walk around and see the sights. Seeing the Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and getting a glance at the White House. Then walking around to check out the best vantage point for the ceremony on the following day. It was cold! So this was also an opportunity for us to figure out what to wear. Didn’t really matter it was still cold!!!

We stayed in Virginia because all of the other hotels were either booked or too expensive. All we knew is that we had to be there. Even if it meant being on the outskirts of the event and straining to see a Jumbotron, we were going to be in the midst. I was excited.

Thinking of all the Blacks and Whites that struggled to see this day happen, it was almost surreal. Getting to sleep that night was almost impossible. We had to get up really early to be at the Metro and get in line. We bought our passes on today so we would not have to wait in line. We were prepared!!

Hope was palatable in the air everywhere we went. It was an awesome time to be an American! Hope, Change and Promise were in the air.

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