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Inauguration Memories January 20th, 2009

By Missy Caulk

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Missy Caulk TEAM

January 21, 2009 12:36 AM

I attended the Inauguration of President Obama yesterday. No, I wasn't there in the flesh, but I was there with my camera. The Peaceful Transfer of Power is the amazement of out Republican form of government.

I took photos, I cried, I prayed.

Here are some shots I took. I love the one of President Obama with the flag interposed behind him. I did not alter it, it is just the way the photo came out. It is my favorite one.

I like millions of other Americans am hopeful for the future and will pray for wisdom for out leaders and those who have authority over us. Today is a historical day in our history. Who would have known that barely 41 years ago we were only hopeful of the dream Martin Luther King had for our nation. We still have a long way to go, but we are on our way.

That is my son Matthew singing.

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Rick Sergison

Keller Williams Real Estate Associates in the Toronto Area - Toronto, ON

WOW! You son has great talent! (and I actually have some idea of what I am talking about as both of my offsprung are into music in a fairly big way.)

I grew up in Grosse Pointe during the Detroit Riot and the assassinaton of Martin Luther King. "Black Day in July" by Lightfoot has real meaning for me. I watched in amazement as history was made on Tuesday. Long time coming.

If you're so inclined, you may wish to check out my post from Tuesday. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Cheers!

http://activerain.com/blogsview/890535/The-President-of-the-Free-World-A-North-American-perspective

Jan 21, 2009 02:34 PM

Rick Sergison

Keller Williams Real Estate Associates in the Toronto Area - Toronto, ON

PS. I am still a Wolverines fan, even after being back in Canada all of 39 years. Not a great year for them but - GO BLUE!!!!

Jan 21, 2009 02:36 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

What a beautiful post. You son has a magnificent voice. I enjoyed the video and singing.

Jan 22, 2009 02:56 AM

Midori Miller

Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL

Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

Missy- I too enjoyed every minute of it...I cried..I smiled..cried some more..and prayed! :) It seems I couldn't get enough of the good feelings at all! It was amazing...and I think President Bush was glad to be on Texas soil! I enjoyed watching his reception as well. I have to admit..I had nothing but good feelings..and felt so honored to be able to experience this in my life time...really!

Your son's voice and lyrics are just beautiful and yes...I cried again...now I wish I would have thought of this! Great idea and you are soooooooooo brilliant my friend!

Jan 22, 2009 10:25 AM

Chris Griffith

Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL

Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent

Today, when I was at my Rotary Club meeting, the prayer was said, thank your for a peaceful change of power. Though our country is flooded with many other issues, we still had a peaceful change of power.

Jan 22, 2009 11:52 AM

Susie Blackmon

Ocala, FL

Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Loved hearing your son's voice Missy! Very special.

Jan 22, 2009 06:21 PM

Mara Hawks

First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL

Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

This is beautiful, Missy...What an incredible moment to witness...to be HERE for...Thanks for sharing this (and Matthew's beautiful voice!)

Jan 23, 2009 12:36 AM

Stephen Parks

SANDS Realty - San Antonio, TX

REALTOR®

Missy, You have a very talented son. Great voice. Does he sing professionally?

Jan 23, 2009 03:14 AM

Paul Slaybaugh

Homesmart - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ Real Estate

Thank you for this, Missy. I have seldom felt as proud as I did this past Tuesday.

Jan 23, 2009 07:18 AM

Cindy Marchant

Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN

"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

The words he sings are amazing; and he has such a beautiful voice. His last wish, that you would always love him...granted I am sure. I heard the Bush twins wish for the Obama girls...it was also very touching. Here is to better times and the hope that always precedes them.

Jan 23, 2009 12:00 PM

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY

Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

Missy, that was truly beautiful! Love Michael's song! He's fantastic. I was mesmerized by the whole event. The first one I have ever watched from start to finish and I couldn't get enough.

Jan 23, 2009 02:32 PM

Diane Aurit

LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC

Lake Norman Real Estate

Missy, I just want to reach into the computer and give you a big hug! What a beautiful video...you captured so much emotion of the moment. It was an amazing day for our country and like you I hope the beginning of greatness!

Jan 24, 2009 01:58 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Missy,

I loved hearing Matthew sing along with the photos you took. Wonderful!

(And what did you do to your blog?! It loaded immediately. It used to take forever to load.)

Mike in Tucson

Jan 24, 2009 11:46 AM

Sharon Alters

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL

Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

MIssy, what a moving memory of the inauguration. I loved the photo of Obama and his wife the most - it was very ethereal. Your daughter is amazingly beautiful and your son could be a professional singer. Has he recorded any albums? Has he tried out for American Idol???

Jan 24, 2009 04:31 PM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Your son is talented. I must have missed previous videos, but wow, what a singer! He has the voice of an angel.

Jan 25, 2009 02:43 AM

Gena Riede

Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA

Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Missy, great photos and an incredible song with good meaning! I too was glued to the TV that remarkable day with phones turned off. There is a lot of work to do and it will take time but I think with all of us pulling together, we will get out of this mess. I am very hopeful!

Jan 25, 2009 03:11 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Missy, I have never in my whole entire life felt so caught up in history or so proud to be an American. And talk about peaceful transition, there was not one single arrest during the inaguration! Not for rowdieness, pickpocketing or anything! Not one in that huge sea of people!

Jan 25, 2009 04:32 AM

Steve Mattison

Canyon de Chelly National Mo, AZ

Vietnam Veteran

Missy, I too cried and prayed, and we need to keep praying, he sure has a bucket full of America's problems to carry!

Jan 28, 2009 10:54 AM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

What a wonderful post, Missy. I know that you have cried and prayed so much since this post. I hope that all is well with you.

Feb 09, 2015 05:25 AM

Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

I was looking for something on my computer and came across this blog I wrote in 2009, about the peaceful transfer of power. Too bad the other sides can't accept the election results 9 months later. See even though I never voted for him, I honored him as President and prayed for him. Gee how things change in 8 years.

Aug 25, 2017 02:17 PM