Tears of Joy
For about five days in early November, 2008, I had a leaky eye problem. Every news story made me reach for the Kleenex. It wasn’t allergies. It wasn’t grief. It was profound joy and absolute relief. The same affliction came over me this past weekend, and has developed into a full-fledged crying jag today. Barack Obama has turned me into a complete sap.
By Shepard Fairey
I am like a PTSD victim. I had no idea of the weight put on my heart and brain over the past eight years until it was lifted.
By Jill Dryer
I recently heard James Taylor say – and I am paraphrasing here – he’d gotten so used to feeling out of step with the world, it was a shock to wake up and discover he was no longer alone. That is exactly how I feel. I got so used to constant, impotent rage at what was being done to this country and the world in the name of Patriotism and National Security and Moral Certitude and, most dreadfully, Democracy. The fact that we now have a President whose voice is not like nails on a chalk board, whose statements are coherent, whose intention is to make the world and our country a better place rather than just to make his dad happy and get good seats at sporting events, allows me to finally breathe again. And, let me tell you, I am taking deep breaths.
By Michele Roohani
So, while the leaky eye problem is a bit of an embarrassment, I must extend to Barack Obama, and every single person who voted for him, a most sincere “thank you.” I’m not expecting perfection for the next four or eight years. I just want to continue to breathe.
Lets just say I am super excited!
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JP: I’d be worried if you weren’t. And… me too, me too, me too!!!
Amen….only today did I realize the incredible anxiety I’d been carrying around. Onward with Obama, to work together!
BTW, posted something for the ladies today!
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My wife turned to me yesterday and said “do we have an American flag? I feel like putting one up, if we had one”. I couldn’t agree more. I’ve struggled with being patriotic in this country of ours. After November 4th and yesterday, I got chills of pride all day long. America made some big strides.
My only beef is that you extend your hand for those that voted for him. I think it’s good you say this because without their votes we’d be watching Palin sworn in. However, we all need to reach out to those across the aisle. I think Obama has done a great job keeping a mix of Democrats and Republicans in his cabinet. This speaks volumes about what he wants to accomplish. Anyways, I feel you on the emotions. It’s a truly remarkable era. This won’t be easy, but he’s the right person for the job.
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So agree with you and James Taylor. May “Hope” never be a cliche.
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Excellent post. And today Obama signed an order to close Gitmo. That’s a good day.
Marsha: Glad to know your anxiety has been lifted. And welcome to Pleasure Notes!
JP: Glad to know you’re looking out for us ladies.
Egan: Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this. To clarify, it wasn’t my intention to be divisive by thanking those who voted for Obama. I completely agree that unity is the way forward and Obama is setting an amazing example. But it wouldn’t have happened if people hadn’t voted for him. That’s all I was saying. And cheers to your wife. I felt the same way.
Leigh: Let’s ensure that, moving forward, people don’t even consider using “hope” and “cliche” in the same sentence.
OneMoreOption: A very good day indeed. I’m still trying to adjust to having a pro-active government. And welcome to Pleasure Notes!
He faces unprecedented challenges but if anyone can make sense of the mess we’re in, it’s him. I, too, am hopeful and relieved.
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Cool, I figured that’s what you meant. Thanks for responding.
Lacochran: What do you think? He’s not doing too bad so far, huh?
Egan: I will always respond. Thanks for commenting!