Witnessing History
Posted By venita on October 26, 2008
Today was cold and crisp day. There were over 45,000 – 50,000 people standing in line for hours to Witness History!! There were people of all ages, race, and color. It was an amazing cite for tiny little Fort Collins. We were all lined up to see Senator Barack Obama to speak at the CSU Oval in Fort Collins.
We ran into friends, class mates, and co-workers. People you had no idea, would be there and supporting Obama’s bid for the White House. We chatted and laughed with the people in the front and back of us. We befriend a couple who had driven from Cheyenne, WY to see him. The wife had already seen him twice before today. Although they became grand parents at 3:45 am this morning and she used a cane to get around, she was bound and determined to see Obama again.
My mother told me about seeing John F Kennedy, when he came to Montana. And how in awe she was that he shook her hand. Over 45 years ago, she still remembers that vividly. I wanted my children to have the same experience. So, we stood out there in 48 degree weather for over 3 hours to see this man that could be president. I wanted my children to see someone who looked like them, aspiring to be the president of the United States and know that they too could do what Barack Obama is doing today. I wanted them to know that anything is possible in this world and in their lifetime.
He was articulate, forthright, and specific about his dreams, ideas, and goals for the United States. It was awesome to see this unpretentious honest man talk about Hope for our future and our nation. I am really proud that I was a delegate for Obama at both the county and state level. I am proud that I have volunteered for the Democratic National Party during this election. I am proud that I voted on Friday. I am proud that I got involved in the political process. And most of all I am proud that my children had an opportunity to Witness History. I continue to Hope for Change!
I am so glad you got to do that…to get so close and to bring your kids to this event. I was looking for you, but I didn’t realize you were a VIP! neat! We never got in, but I’m glad I made the attempt. What an amazing day.