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Election Night by Erin Martin

The following was written on election night by my grandkids' mommy, Erin Martin. (Photo: Mommy Erin, twins Nya Jo & Arin & big sister--Michal Zoe)


11/4/08 Election Night: As I sit here watching MSNBC and participating in a moment that will go down as one of the most significant moments not only in history but in my life, I am reduced to tears at the thought of how privileged I am to be witnessing the process of electing a black man as President. And to think that I played a part in making it so. I felt so proud to show off my I voted sticker today. And even though I have voted previously, all previous times paled in comparison to the vote which I cast today. Fortunately, I have grown up never feeling as though I was not capable of doing whatever I set my mind to. I was never restricted by my Parents. All dreams were supported. I was told I could do anything, be anything, accomplish anything, do anything. However, I think for most of us, there has always been an unspoken understanding that while you may be able to be whatever you want, there is absolutely one exception. But to be blessed enough to be living in a time where I can see that dispelled is beyond words. There will be a black family in the white house! What my Grandparents must be experiencing is unfathomable. But to know that I can do absolutely anything is beyond words and the best part is that I will be able to look the three beautiful blessings that are my children, in the eye and DEFINITIVELY say that you can do anything, be anything, accomplish anything ...no exception, is beyond words. I can't wait till they awaken in the morning and I can tell them just that. They fell asleep praying for Barack Obama and to wake up to their prayers having been answered makes my heart smile for them. But they will never know the limitations that I once knew. For them, they will not know any different. There will never be a question as to whether they can be President or anything else for that matter. Praise God!

(c) 2008, Erin Martin