My pride in my country and in my fellow and sister Americans knows no bounds tonight. Along with my two African American children, my three Caucasian children, my racially mixed foster daughter, and myself, I am filled with joy and gratitude for the America I’ve always known was there, beneath the veneer of anger and accusations and fear. When we voted today, we chose wisely and well. President-Elect Barack Obama already carries the torch with dignity and humility. He will be a President for the ages. I, too, am grateful for the conversations we’ve been having here. Some have been so frustrating I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve shouted at the screen, but I’ve always learned from you wOwers…and I expect to keep on learning. Like all of us, I’m passionate about my beliefs and opinions, and I’ve had to remind myself more than once that I’m not alone in this respect. Our life experiences have colored each of our views. I hope that as both Senator McCain (who gave a wonderful speech) and President-Elect Obama expressed…we can be united, if not always in agreement, at least as Americans. It’s a memorable night. God Bless Us Every One.

Now, let us all join in and work together and make America the country that it once was. Obama is such a great man I know he will do us proud. It’s been worth all the phone calls I made, all the doors I knocked on and all the hands I shook at the polls. My feet and back are killing me but every ache and pain is worth having Obama elected as our next president. Obama, I pray that “toot” is smiling down on you. You have done her proud along with all your supporters. Congratulations you deserve this. Party hard now because once in office you have one heck of a mess to clean up!

I wanna know what EVERYONE ELSE IN THE WORLD is thinking of us right now! I am more interested in what OTHER nations have to say about this truly progressive, monumental moment in America’s history! I truly hope they are as pleasantly surprised by the American people as I am!