So Much To Say...

And yet, I'm at a loss for words.

I am still in shock from what happened last night. We elected the first African-American president in our history. It is impossible to overstate what that means to this nation. I can't even explain how that feels. I'm sure I'll get my thoughts together and bring you something better later on. Right now, I'm just overwhelmed. I woke up this morning and just laid in bed for a minute. No cheers, no yelling, just a simple smile. Look at us??? Look what our country just did? I've been smiling ever since. I walked down the street like I was the best thing since sliced bread. I am so proud to be not just an African American today, but an American. I had my doubts going into this election. I didn't believe our country was ready and here we are. Isn't that amazing?

I've gotten a million emails from last night up to this morning with a little something to say about this monumental occasion. I decided to share just a small portion of one. Charles M. Blow's article in the New York Times says this.

"History will record this as the night [last night] the souls of black folk, living and dead, wept - and laughed, screamed and danced - releasing 400 years of pent of emotion... Whether or not you agree with Barack Obama's politics, there is no denying that this election represents a seminal moment in the African-America narrative and a giant leap forward on the road to America's racial reconciliation. In fact everyone, regardless of race, should feel free to shed a tear and be proud of how far our country has come".

I am VERY PROUD and you should be also.