#3 Tradition

Tuesday was a historic day.  Barack Obama was sworn in (sort of) as the 44th President of the United States.  It was a day of tradition.

I personally did not vote for President Obama.  However, now that he is President, I support him in that office. 

I love the traditions of my great country.  I love that President Obama was sworn in a second time because it had to be perfect and not left to any scrutiny (because, of course, there always is). 

I love that we have a Constitution that was laid out so perfectly that our country has been functioning with it ever since.  I love the sacrifice that was made and the blood that was shed if even for just an idea.  I love that idea.  Freedom is an incredible idea.

I love how the last two years have been ripe with bickering, back stabbing, mud slinging, lying, cheating, politicking, and debating (the financial markets, right?).  And, now we get to stand behind the man that overcame the odds and that we have chosen (well, some of us anyway) to lead us into a bright and promising future.

So, I am grateful for the traditions of the Constitution and the selection of the President.  I am grateful for the possibilities of my country.