hillaryvillagers

As I walked the village of Hillary

Posted on Thursday, November 6, 2008

When I woke up the day after the election, I once again reflected on what I saw at the precinct on election day, the many faces in our country that were very difficult to put into words.  I wondered on the uncertainties that await our country from many different angles.  From the perspective of a person who grew up to respect what this country represents, I have every right to get upset, to get weary, to get worried, to be challenged; as Bob and I sat down for breakfast like we do every morning, I vowed to collect my positive thoughts with renewed vigor, the kind of thoughts that I can share with my neighbors, with my fellow villagers, and with my fellow Americans.

As I walked through the village with Lanz, I felt the need for a reflective moment to feel the cold autumn air, to see the different colors of nature, to look at the bright sky with gratitude to Almighty God for bringing me to a place with the energy to keep going.  With a shattered heart, I closed my eyes wishing for a time when the person we called our village chief would ascend to the presidency of the United States, bringing the right kind of hope and change the country deserves.  As I opened my eyes, I know that it was not to be at this moment in time.  Suddenly the birds flew by signaling to me that I have reached the place of acceptance, to wave goodbye to the many obstacles of the past months that disrupted the lives of many but awakened the senses of many more.

 I am rising from the side of country first with a better comprehension of: how the Pledge of Allegiance are mere words unless we live it; how God bless America is hallow unless we respect it; and how the lyrics of America the Beautiful is empty unless we sing it with a loving heart and soul.  I will rise to honor my country for enriching my life that I share with my family, my circle of friends, fellow villagers and colleagues.  I will rise from the depth of my existence as a proud immigrant, a naturalized U.S. citizen, who will forever love and respect this country for giving me that vast opportunity to seek and to find the true meaning of courage, compassion, humility and generosity toward everyone I touch.  These are my thoughts.  I feel blessed.  I am a hillaryvillager.  

Inspired by the person named ?Hillary?.  Rise Hillary Rise.  God bless America.

Normita

a proud hillaryvillager-CA

Let us light our candles with prayers for our democracy.

 http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=hrc