![]() |
|
January 20th, 2009
11:46 AM ET
A time of hopeBy Val Willingham They have come from all over the country: San Francisco, Charlotte, Hartford, Atlanta, Grand Rapids. Old and young, black and white, Asian, and Hispanic. They have traveled in wheelchairs and by skateboards. A few arrive in limos, thousands have taken the subway. Many have just walked. But their purpose is the same. They are in the nation's capital to witness history; to be able - years from now, when asked, "Where were you when he took office? What were you doing?" - to respond, “I was there." As a long time Washingtonian, I am experienced at riding the Metro (subway) system. So when they warned that millions were expected to attend the Inauguration of Barack Obama, I knew it was going to be tough getting into work. Arriving this morning at 6:30 a.m. at my local station I found the crowds to be heavy, but light-hearted. It may have been cold, but the feeling was warm. People with Obama buttons, hats, and banners jammed the Metro platforms. All were smiling, none minded that there was standing room only on the train. Once in transit they began to sing, to laugh, and to talk to strangers. It was a feeling of camaraderie, of pure joy that I have never experienced on our subway system. And the hope and anticipation was contagious. As we enter into a new age of American politics - as we watch the first black American become the 44th President of The United States - it is time to take stock of our love for our country and our love for one another. We are one nation of good people from all nationalities, who care about the state of our union. It is time we join hands and support our new administration - we all MUST, be we Republicans or Democrats, Independents or those just uninterested - to take care of one another and make this country strong. These are tough times. Our hearts are stressed, our minds are clouded. If we have hope, all things are possible. Positive thinking can make all the difference, both physically and mentally. Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve our health. Positive thinking reflects our outlook on life, our attitude towards ourselves and others. So instead of complaining, it's time to do something for one another. We still have a long way to go to get the U.S. back on track, but this is the perfect time to start. What do you think? Editor's Note: Medical news is a popular but sensitive subject rooted in science. We receive many comments on this blog each day; not all are posted. Our hope is that much will be learned from the sharing of useful information and personal experiences based on the medical and health topics of the blog. We encourage you to focus your comments on those medical and health topics and we appreciate your input. Thank you for your participation. |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() About this blog
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest stories from CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen and the CNN Medical Unit producers. They'll share news and views on health and medical trends - info that will help you take better care of yourself and the people you love. |
|
tadalafil cialis buy cialis pills cialis cost https://tadalafilww.com/
what is tadalafil canada generic tadalafil cheap generic cialis for sale cheapest tadalafil cost https://tadalafilww.com/ – what is tadalafil
avana tabs avanafil
https://apcalisetadalafil.com/ where to buy generic cialis online safely https://cttadalafil.com/ – where to order tadalafil tablets cost tadalafil generic
side effects for tadalafil tadalafil drug tadalafil online tadalafil online https://tadalafilww.com/
tadalafil dosage https://tadagatadalafil.com/ buy tadalis cialis at canadian pharmacy tadalafil cost in canada
https://cttadalafil.com/ tadalafil drug https://cttadalafil.com/ – cost tadalafil generic cialis tadalafil
tadalafil https://tadacipetadalafil.com/ where to get tadalafil cost of cialis tadalafil generic
tadalafil dosage https://apcalisetadalafil.com/ generic cialis tadalafil side effects of tadalafil cheap cialis pills for sale
what is tadalafil how long does tadalafil last tadalafil research powder
side effects of tadalafil cheap cialis tadalafil price at walmart
chloroquine hydroxychloroquine vidal chloroquinr
tadalafil liquid cialis tablets tadalafil cvs
what is tadalafil tablet prescription tadalafil online toptada
hydroxochlorquine clonidine hydrochloride hydroxychoriquin
hydroxichloraquine clorochina hydroxychloroquine 400 mg
sildenafil online pharmacy india https://pharmaceptica.com/
tadalafil research chemical https://www.pharmaceptica.com/
tadalafil troche https://pharmaceptica.com/
prescription tadalafil online https://www.pharmaceptica.com/
hydroxychloroquine 200mg https://www.pharmaceptica.com/
sildenafil 100mg from india https://pharmaceptica.com/
compare erectile dysfunction drugs https://pharmaceptica.com/
tadalafil online with out prescription https://www.pharmaceptica.com/