What I Am Thankful For

In soaking in the events of this day, January 20, 2009, there a few things that I am thankful for.

• 1. Hope springs eternal. I did not believe President Obama could win when he first announced and he proved all of the doubters wrong.
• 2. THE RETURN OF THE SMOOTH BROTHER. It was important to some members of my generation to be articulate in speech, eloquent in thought, dedicated to high achievement, worthy representatives of our forefathers, AND stylish in dress. May the day of sagging pants come to an end. May the day of aspiring no higher than being the next American Idol perish. May the belief that success only comes through fast money vanish. Columbia University. Harvard University. Community Organizer. Bridge building. The return of the smooth brother.
• 3. Joy among my people. As I worked today, one of my co-workers listened to her radio. Suddenly the song "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" came on. She turned up the volume to cheers and spontaneously broke into a dance. It is like Psalm 126:
  1 When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem,[a] it was like a dream! 2 We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.” 3 Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!
  4 Restore our fortunes, Lord, as streams renew the desert. 5 Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. 6 They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.
  

Thank God for the hope that he gives.