Tomorrow we will inaugurate Barak Obama as President of the United States of America. While some of my fellow conservatives might be surprised, I am excited and hope to witness the Oath of Office on the Armed Forces Network here in Iraq. No, I didn't vote for him, but it makes little difference at this point who I voted for. Tomorrow it will be President Barak Obama who is sworn in as our 44th President. The President of the United States deserves our respect and support. These are tough times and tough decisions will have to be made.
That's one reason I did like George W. so much. He was never afraid to make the tough decisions. He didn't seem to care about the poles, just doing the right thing for the American people. President Obama comes into office during very troubling times and will need all the help he can get. The economy is a mess and getting worse. We are engaged in war in two different countries and there are signs of trouble brewing in others. What a heavy burden it must be to assume responsibility for the most powerful Nation in the world during these times. Well then, why am I excited?
I am excited because, political affiliation aside, America will make history tomorrow by electing her first black President. I don't know about you, but as troubled as this world still is I find comfort in the fact that we have come this far regarding race in our country. Today MLK would be celebrating one special birthday. I am certain he is smiling in heaven, but also hoping and praying that we continue to reconcile our differences. I am also excited because there is always something alluring about change. After 8 years we have a new President who has the opportunity to guide us in a new and more prosperous direction. Only time will tell if it works out that way, but for now I choose to hope and pray for his success. I can't imagine anyone wanting our President to fail, but I am sure there are. That is why I ask you all to pray for the Obama's and our country. The President needs our prayers. Prayers for protection and prayers for wisdom and for seeking God's guidance in all he does.
I just hope we can unite together and all share in this exciting time in our history. Don't forget the bottom line...God is in control. Assurance of that should leave us with little to worry about.
About Me & My Family
- Dale
- I have been blessed with a beautiful family, great place to live and a new adventure after nearly 30 years in law enforcemnt. I have the exciting responsibility of investigating the terrorist that finance, make and place IEDs. I WaS embedded with the US Army 1st Division (The Big Red One), 2 HBCT, 1/63 CAB. I spent 17 months with these outstanding Americans, 12 of those deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The toughest part of the job was leaving behind my wife, & my best friend of nearly 30 years Nancy, my then 15 year old son Evan, and my then 10 year old daughter Emily. I began this chapter in my life on May 4, 2008. I finally returned home, having completed my tour of duty, on September 28, 2009. After two months off I returned to my position. Only this time it was a mere 270 miles away in Northern VA. A far cry from the desert of Iraq some 7,000 miles from the coast of North Carolina.
Captain Omar (center) and I
Sadam's Parade Ground
3 comments:
Good stuff, Dale. As with any president, we never know how he will respond to the pressures until it actually happens. This man has a huge load on his shoulders and we're commmanded to pray for him. So, like you, I hope we'll do that faithfully.
very well said Dale.
I agree with you Dale, we should all pray for our new President. I did not vote for the man, because of his questionable politics and affiliations and because I don't trust him, but for some reason God has allowed him to be the new leader of our nation and because of that, we have to pray for God's will to be done in any case. I also pray that this man would keep our military strong and safe, and honor their service always. I have a feeling we are all in for some drastic changes, and can only pray that the Lord continues to be merciful and gracious to our nation. I this same vien, I pray for the people of our nation to turn their eyes back to the Lord, on whom we can always rely. Stay safe over there, we miss you.
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