I Shook Obama's Hand!!

Today Raegan, Reece, Gavin, Nick and myself all went to a rally to hear Sen. Obama speak. We've followed this campaign very closely, watching the speeches, staying up late to see the final results on the primaries and caucuses, but this was the first chance we've had to be in the same room with Sen. Obama. We were so excited!

As we arrived, we were very happy to see him driving up to TC Williams high school in Alexandria, VA ("Remember the Titans" movie was based on this high school). He looked out his window, waving, and flashed his very charming smile. It was a ticketed (but free) event, but that didn't stop many more from showing up trying to get in to see him. Over 3000 tickets were given out, but I have no idea how many were actually there.

We ended up in the overflow room - which was a disappointment at first. As we listened, over speakers, to the introductory speakers talk about why they were supporting Obama secret service men started entering our room - then reporters with boom mics......then...Sen. Barack Obama came into the auditorium!!!! He spoke to us for a few minutes, apologizing that we couldn't all fit in the gymnasium..then he came down and shook the hands of those at the front...which I was, of course, one of. I was holding Reece and she was amazed with all that was happening. Gavin had Rae on his shoulders right behind me. (Rae was disappointed that she didn't get to touch him.)

We talk to Raegan and Reece a lot about what a historic moment this is, and how amazing it is that they were able to come today and hear this new figure of hope speak. They were both cheering for Obama. They were so proud to be there with us and to see Obama in person.

We had a babysitter at home with Elle and decided, once Obama went back into the gymnasium, that we had better head on (it took us about an hour and a half to get there). We ended up being SO blessed to be in the overflow room. We got to be in the same room with him, hear him speak for a moment, shake his hand and see his charming smile up close....and still get home before the babysitter needed to leave:) God is so good.

Gavin and I are so proud to be supporting Barack Obama. We spoke about the blessing of supporting him the whole way home. We really believe in what he stands for. We believe the division of our country is dangerous and we are hopeful that he will bring the unity we are all so hungry for.

Here are a few pics to enjoy:) YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN!!