In some sense, I am a fan of history. I did not enjoy History classes in college (what is the point of taking Western Civilization if you aren't a history major?), however, I find American history and SC history fascinating. This is probably why I was very interested in watching the inauguration and all of the coverage surrounding it. No matter who you voted for, this was an exciting part of American history. Each inauguration has it's own historical value, but this was stood out to me for several reasons.
Some of the things that stood out to me were because they were funny and others were serious. I couldn't stop thinking about Malia and Sasha. Those two girls are absolutely beautiful. When I saw them walking down the steps to be introduced I was overwhelmed with the need to stop and pray for them. Not because I think that they or their parents are evil, but because it hit me that they are going to be thrown to the wolves so to speak. These young ladies will be living in a fish bowl, on top of that, there may be times that there safety is at risk, and I can only imagine the stress that they may face over the safety of their dad. I prayed that God would protect them, their hearts, their families, and give their parents the wisdom that they need to raise these girls.
I must say that I was moved by the letter that the Bush girls wrote to the Obama girls. It was so poignant to close the letter with this line, "So here is our most important piece of advice: remember who your dad really is." I would like to add to that that they remember who they are. They are beautiful daughters of our Lord and King. No matter what the media may say about them or how they may change in their time in the White House, they will always be beloved daugthers of our Lord!
One final note about the Obama girls... Malia is a girl after my own heart. I couldn't help but laugh as I saw her taking pictures of everything.
Another funny thing that I noticed was the first President Bush's hat. That was awesome to see all of those important people dressed very sophisticated and then to notice President Bush's fur lumber jack hat in the corner of the screen. Thanks for the comic relief!
Speaking of the platform, it was incredible to me to think of all the power that was represented there. To think of how those people have effected this world for the last 30 something years. (I know it has been at least 30 years since Carter was President when I was born.) Former VP Quayle and his wife Marilyn hold a special place in my heart. Quayle was the first presidential nominee I ever voted for. Oh the memories... my first election in a tiny elementary school in Jefferson City, TN. The power on that platform reminded me of how incredible it is that we live in a country where we are free and empowered to help those less fortunate than us. Whether those politician represented your vote or not, think about how incredible it is that you even had the opportunity to speak up.
There are some more things that I would like to share, but I have a stinky baby awaiting me. Please come back for part 2 of my take on the inauguration.
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