My sister and I celebrated and cried together on the phone last night. What an amazing day! What an amazing time!
Deann has two beautiful young girls, 5 and 2. They’ve been learning all about elections, presidents, governments and character with Deann over the last several months of this election.
My sister shared a great story last night that I wanted to share with all of you…the greater soul wisdom of our children tickles me and astounds me every time!
The night before the election my sister had her girls start chanting, “Barack Obama, Barack Obama” over and over again. She said it was the cutest, most moving site seeing her two little ones dancing and chanting the name of our now President Elect.
Yesterday when Deann picked Anya up from kindergarten Anya was wearing an “I Voted” sticker. Deann noticed and said, “cool honey, you voted! Who did you vote for?” Anya shouted while smiling, “Barack Obama!” with as much enthusiasm as she held in her chanting the night before.
Later in the evening as they were watching history being made, as the polls were closing and the tallies were rolling in Anya watched along side her mom with pride and glee.
It was time for bed before the final results were in. Deann tucked her sweet, happy 5 year old into bed. Several minutes had passed and Deann heard sobbing coming from Anya’s bedroom. She went to see why Anya was crying. When Deann went in Anya sat up and said, “Oh Momma…I’m just so sad!”. Deann asked, “Why honey, everything’s OK.” Anya said, “No Momma, everything’s not OK. I feel sad for John McCain. Why does there have to be a loser? I don’t want anyone to have to lose? I hope John McCain will be OK, Momma. Do you think he’ll be OK?”
Wow! The wisdom and compassion in my niece’s heart just moves me to tears. SHE is our future. Our children are our future. They “get it” above and beyond where most of us ever will.
Today, I am grateful that the change we need is here. I’m confident in knowing that YES, WE can. I’m excited and fully enrolled in the new potential that lies before us. And most of all, I am humbled in the presence of my wise 5 year old niece who exudes Love and Compassion beyond measure. THIS is the answer. This will deliver us to the “promised land” we’re all creating.
With Love and Compassion Flowing Abundantly I Celebrate Life and the Hearts of ALL.
In Harmony,
Debra
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6. November 2008 at 10:05 am
Nice article, Debra. My sister and I – separated by 3000 miles but close emotionally – celebrated the same way. We kept calling each other as the votes came in. I also feel for McCain, who is a good man and yet not the one who can bring about a global change, the change we so badly need. Now it’s up to all of us to visualize wonderful, meaningful healing for the world on all levels: personal, economic, physical and spiritual. Now it is also time for us to expect the very best – that is what will bring the greatest most positive results!
6. November 2008 at 10:25 am
I couldn’t agree with you more, Natalie! I support your statements of intention and amplify them to the nth degree! :0)
My sister lives a couple thousand miles away as well…and no physical distance can separate our connection. Such a blessing to experience that bond!
Thanks for commenting!
Peace, Love and Harmony ~ Debra