In God We Trust

Did you watch history unfold today?  I have been eating up all the coverage tonight.  Some of the events I watched live, some of it I missed, but it is impossible to let this day go without recognizing the historic choice our country made.  President Obama is now our nation's commander in chief and we are ushering in a new era, ready or not.  I was refreshed in my commitment to pray for him and for his family.  They are walking into a huge responsibility and a tremendous burden.  President Obama needs our support and more than that, our prayers. 

I loved this image of the First Lady holding Lincoln's Bible during the oath.  Isn't that amazing that they have his Bible??  I love when our country gets it right and does stuff like this...

My absolute favorite moment of the day.  I had tears in my eyes watching Michelle Obama look at her husband while he took that oath.  You could see the pride and the love in her face for him.  I loved that.  It made me think of all the times that I've watched Travis speak or minister to someone and my heart swells with pride.  This picture does not do that moment justice, but the video coverage of that moment was pretty amazing.

And who does not think those girls are the cutest little things??  I love this picture.  It's fun to have little girls in the white house :) 

Isn't this picture stunning?  Gotta love the pomp and circumstance!

And way to go Rick Warren.  Loved his prayer, loved that he ended with scripture.  How great that he was asked to do this and that he stuck to his convictions and honored the Lord.

Kind of interesting to watch the "transfer of power" take place in real time...

I have to say, this scene made me a little sad.  I know President Bush wasn't perfect in all his decisions, but I think he is a man of integrity and that is a rare thing in Washington.  I also think He sought the Lord while he was in office and we are indebted to him for that.

On a totally different note, what is Aretha Franklin thinking with this hat?  I love that she wore a hat on a cold day, but THIS particular hat was not a good choice.  In my humble opinion :)  

Do you like it?

Leave it to the Texans to welcome one of their own back home.  My husband is so proud!  Thank you President and Mrs. Bush for 8 years of faithful service to our country.  Welcome back to civilian life :)