Obama, a long time coming

A CHANGE IS GONNA COME
By Sam Cooke
I was born by the river in a little tent
And just like that river I've been running ever since
It's been a long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will

It's been too hard living, but I'm afraid to die
Cos I don't know what's out there beyond the sky
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will

And then I go to see my brother
And I ask him to help me please
And he just winds up knockin' me
Back down on my knees

There were times when I thought I couldn't last for long
But now I think I'm able to carry on
It's been a long, been a long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will


Yes, its been a long, long time coming but change has come. I have been brought to tears several times since the announcement. I watched McCain concede and I watched Obama accept and I shedded a tear at both. The american people spoke and african americans spoke and for once it was a language that asked why are we americans and african americans? Why are we just not Americans? Obama…yes Obama made us join and agree for change. I am proud of him, I am proud for those who want change in America and I feel sorry for those who don’t. I truly believe God is saying now is the time to step up to the plate and get some things right and move some mountains and I don’t want to be numbered amongst those who refuse to hear the call of God and especially when one lets race divide and cause them to be hard hearted. God bless us all and God bless the USA. I know President Obama will never read this…but God bless you. I feel your pride and joy and honor of being our American President and carrying a vision for so many. I respect you and while you have much to do and overcome, I am with you all the way…with Much Love…Cynthia