Our economy has been in such a state of chaos for the past few months that I'm really excited about today's inauguration.  Although I know it will take time and effort, I have high hopes that the changes about to take place in our country will be positive and will only move us in the right direction to regain our stability and reputation as being the "beacon of hope" that has been spoken of in this past election.

I feel privileged to witness such a historic event (even if it is from a distance here in Nashville).  Just thinking about it almost brings tears to my eyes.  My thoughts and prayers go out to President-elect (soon to be President) Obama, his family, and to all the officials he has chosen as well as those elected by the good people of this country.  May God guide them to make the right decisions, decisions that will be in the people's best interest, not in the interest of a select few who are already at the top.

My thoughts and prayers also go out to those who have been laid off from work or who have lost their jobs; may the changes about to come allow those people to get back to work quickly, to have hope once again in a better tomorrow.

Here is to a new beginning...

God bless!