The day is the birth of Obama's America and I can only see the day through those eyes. The experiences unlike any day I have lived but had always hoped to see. As Camille and I walk to the front of the Capitol steps, the phrase "no ways tired" echos in my head. WE have waited much longer than what will turn out to be a 7.5 hour journey before Obama is sworn in.
In Obama's America, for the first time, I am not made to feel as if I am the enemy in my own nation. Military, police, FBI and other security treat the celebrants with respect, kindness and acknowledge all with smiles. Feelings I am not familiar with - this new agenda is shocking and new. I take it at face value even if it is for this day only.
They are vigilant and we are happy they make us feel they ARE there to protect us, to protect Obama and these armed workers for the day are showered with "thanks" as people pass by. Marines serve simple as ushers for the theater of the day. They are so young, I listen as one tells how he applied to serve at the Inauguration. He is so proud and honored to be here this day. We bond over our warm climate homes and how soon he will see his family in Las Vegas. I feel they resist their own breakdown to tear up and cheer when Obama is sworn in - their lives highly considered before going into harms way. Their eyes speak volumes today.
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