Inauguration day is at hand. We had the chance to visit the capitol and mall yesterday to take in the sights and sounds of the coming celebration and even the day before the atmosphere was prickling with excitement. The choir was rehearsing for the next day and we as well as thousands of others got to hear,listen and applaud their efforts. In all the years that I have lived and worked in this city I have never seen such an excitement for an event of any kind. I feel a newness for our country and for my family for this is truly a historic event and really can not be over stated. To share this with my own family was a real joy and blessing. The whole day today will feel like a rebirth of hope for our country and way of life. Have a great celebration everyone and from a former insider look for the moment that Barack Obama becomes the offical 44th President of the United States at that moment is right after he utters the words "So help me God" That instant is when the transition of power switches from the Old to the new. A very chilling and exciting moment and look at the attention of the secret service from Bush to Obama if you are able and you will see the attention shift. An amazing moment to witness!
