Today is Thanksgiving day in the United States. It's my favorite holiday bar none. Most Americans, regardless of whom they are, enjoy family togetherness on Thanksgiving; though sometimes a family is just whom you are with today.
In 1621, the first "thanksgiving" meal was a modest celebration of just surviving a harvest by Plymouth settlers and their Wampanoag Indian neighbors. The initial celebrants shared what they had and prayed for future blessings. (It's not even clear if they ate turkey or not!) 387 years later, most families today enjoy a common meal, most often a great feast by colonial standards, as well as each others company. The opportunity to share a meal and prayer remains the same. Ultimately, Thanksgiving is a simple and humble holiday.
This year, the US has much to pray about and a new administration to anticipate in 2009. I didn't vote for Sen. Obama. But, because this is the United States, starting on January 20th, 2009, he is our President. The Democrats won the election. I hate it because I oppose liberal philosophy, but lets see what they do with the opportunity.
I agree it is time for Change. Lets see what change actually is. Senator Obama didn't do a great job of defining that during the election, but I have been intrigued by the speed with which he has acquired former Washington insiders to be his main agents. I give him credit for a desire to act quickly. We need that. I am nervous however about what he will act upon, as well as the people he has chosen to lead with him. I remain one of the voices Obama has said he will also hear. We will see.
Our economy, and by extension, the global economy, need both commitment and investment by all Americans. We're a main cog in the global engine, but not the only cog. We will see if the mandate given to President-Elect Obama will translate into leadership.
I normally do not write about political matters, but as this is a day of reflection and family commitment, I wish all Americans a blessed holiday season, which commences in America with Thanksgiving.
We've handed our future to a new set of leaders. Prayer is required here if anywhere.
Eric
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