Election 08'

I'm humbled to see this country in tears, with a sense of fulfillment, and hope upon Barack Obama's win over John McCain. Although I voted for McCain, and has been his staunch supporter even when back in March, his campaign was crumbling and his campaign strategists were leaving his side, I'm satisfied and I rejoice that the majority got what they wanted and most importantly, what they deserved. This election trully is historic, electorally speaking, Obama was able to get not only Pennsylvania, but Ohio, AND Florida as well. The Southern support for a democratic candidate has been immense this year, but again, I think Obama's Presidency is something that they not only wanted but that they deserved. Like many of you, I've been all but nerves these past 4 hours, watching election coverage on BBC, CNN, ABC, and listening to KCRW and AM 790 in the car (for Proposition updates). And also like some of you, I went to an "Election Party" to gather with people, to celebrate, and to pray for the future of our country. Like Paul writes to Timothy in Ephesis, I urge you to pray for ALL people, and "2 For kings and all who are in high positions", that they may lead us to live a "peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way".

I am so immensely proud of this country and proud to be one of it, especially during an election like this, where the people spoke, believed, and received.

I am proud to be an Angelino, to live in this city of Los Angeles, where God has called me to love the underpriveledged, the poor, my Latino neighbors, and my black neighbors. For the past four years, I have been a staunch supporter of Republican ideals, conservative ideals, and truth be told, George W. Bush. I've dreamt big global dreams, and prayed for democratization around the world, because while we Americans can peacefully, and patriotically exercise our freedoms, millions of the people around the world, simply cannot. In fact, many people in certain countries absolutely fear elections, because it is a time of violence and death. My prayers continue to go out to people without freedom. But Obama's victory today has given me a humbling reminder, that I must love my neighbor, and that there are many to pray for on American soil.

"This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge ofthe truth." 1 Timothy 2:3-4.

God Bless America ya'lls!!!

P.S. Prop 2, makes our chickens and beef more expensive. Not cool. Why do chickens need hotels, they're gonna get the axe anyway.