Pura's Blog

November 4 started out as the day where we, as a people, venture out to make a personal choice on whom we want voted into the White House.  Yesterday the citizenry made an overwhelming statement that America wants change; change in our economy; change in how we address other States; change from fear to hope.

With President elect Obama, the Nation spoke loud and clear.  However, it cannot escape us, as a Nation, that not too long ago a Black man or woman could not vote freely.  Today, the Leader of the Free World is a man of color.  It makes it self evident that our Nation is evolving and that in this Great Nation all is possible.

We face many uncertainties, but Americans have a great resolve.  We have navigated the brambles of a failing economy; fuel shortages; high unemployment; racial divide, but we find our way.  We grow stronger and we gain character. 

Exciting and invigorating times...and a time to believe that the current hardships we may face, whether personal, professional or financial, will pass.  Some of us will experience deeper scars than other, but we all shall emerge stronger for it. 

Simply incredible...what a Country, what a people.