In two days Barak Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States. There are an estimated 2-4 million people expected to attend the ceremony. President-elect Obama has captured the hearts and hopes of many Americans who are hoping for a better future for themselves and our country. One of the things we discussed this past week at the conference is the reality of the tremendous hope for change that has been generated throughout the campaign process and the expectations of people that Obama will lead us into that change vs the reality of the inherent limitations placed on the president from the Constitution that will often prevent him from accomplishing many of the things expected.
As we move into the future with our new president, questions arise regarding what the Obama administration will focus on first. The obvious place to begin will be the economy, but then what comes next? For many years, America has placed great expectations on the current president to fix the country's and the world's greatest problems. It has been made very clear this week through the speakers and discussions at this conference that our focus truly needs to shift from the role of the president on whom all expectations lie, to the role of our congressional members. I have been gaining new insight into the need for greater research and knowledge about the ones being elected into congress. The people in congress carry the bulk of the weight of helping create change. We need to be sure that who we are placing into office at the congressional level are as highly known and scrutinized as those whom we consider for president. It is through the joint efforts of Congress and the presidency that change occurs and forward thinking can take place with authentic change being the result of finding common ground and true hope being supported and brought to fruition.
Ultimately, I place my hope on Jesus Christ and His plan for our future. I choose to stand in the light of His truth that He has a plan and a purpose for all things and uses all things to bring about
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Angie, I just read through to your last blog post, and was left hoping for more! Great job, and thanks for keeping us posted. Just wanted you to know that yes, your TravelLogue is being read. Enjoy your visit, keep writing, and don't freeze!
Thanks..... Kathy A.
Good Morning Angie, I want you to know that I too am following your Blog. You are a fabulous writer. I can hear your experiences written in a very informative and enjoyable format. Good pictures too! Life changing experience for you. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you!! Let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting Him...Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise. Heb.10:22. I know that is where your faith, and trust is planted. Have a great 2 days and experience all it has to offer. Keep writing. Love you, Mary
Angie, your husband connected me to your blog, fascinating experiences you're having and how exciting to be able to attend such a historic moment in time. Isn't the National Cathedral beautiful? It's also the National Cathedral for the Episcopal Church of which I am a part. Thanks for sharing your insights and I'll keep reading.
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