Why so gloomy, everyone?

Jan 21, 2009

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I watched the inauguration, with my kids, and I enjoyed it. *gasp*

I figure these things:

(1) Even though I don't love our new president's politics, I do love our country, and I love the Constitution and respect for it, and I love pageantry, and I love the peaceful transfer of power. So what if Dianne Feinstein was in charge? I can deal.

(2) My kids know I didn't vote for the guy. They know I hoped he wouldn't win. I want them to see that I respect the President of the United States, and in general, people I disagree with. I just cannot hold anger or resentment in my heart towards the masses of people who are truly overcome with joy about this election. I want to be happy for them, and hopeful for the country.

(3) I've gotta pray for this man daily — for his conversion, mainly, and also for wisdom, and that's gonna be a whole lot easier if I can nurture some real, not pasted-on, good will.

(4) I know there are some possibilities coming up which are very threatening to the cause of life. He has said he will do some things we don't want him to do. However, he has not done them yet. There is time yet to hope and pray, and I think there are some signs of hope. Let's keep them coming.

(5) God's ways are not our ways. At least one good thing for the cause of life has already come out of this election, and quite possibly specifically because Mr. Obama was on the ticket. Remember Prop 8?

(6) One last thing — I am sure Aretha Franklin can wear any hat she wants.

Oh, and here's a link that, if you ask me, sets the right tone: A thoughtful pre-Inauguration reflection, from a pro-life Democrat — here at American Catholic. There are a few comments, worth reading.

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4 responses to “Why so gloomy, everyone?”

Amy F

January 21, 2009

I agree on all points!

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Jennifer (Conversion Diary)

January 21, 2009

Honest question: what are the signs of hope?
True, he has not done any of the things we’re worried that he might do yet, but according to his administration’s own words on the immediately updated White House website he’s going to do them. I was amazed at the new “Agenda” section — uhh, so much for coming together and meeting in the middle.
Anyway, I’ve heard a lot of people who didn’t vote for him talk about how there are reasons to be hopeful. I’d love to get more specific details about that (seriously), because I’m not feeling very hopeful.

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Tito Edwards

January 21, 2009

Thanks for linking up to Eric Brown’s post. We certainly look forward to momentous change in this country, but it’s not what the media and their proponents want.
Hey, American Catholic would look mighty fine listed on your blog!
In Jesus, Mary, & Joseph,
Tito

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Deborah

January 22, 2009

I’m adopting a “wait and see” attitude. I don’t think making his agenda a reality is going to be quite so easy. My love for America is greater than my negative feelings toward Obama, so I will praise this administration when it does something right but I will fight against them when they go too far. And yes, both Obama dn Bush showed a tremendous class but the Bushes always do. Even Laura Bush could not get away without a swipe at her outfit.

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