America elects a First Father

Last night, I cried and it was a good cry. [1] With the election of Barack Obama, America elected it's first real Father. The other firsts are so important, but to me, the real breakthrough was a country embracing two people, who love each other, and above all, love their daughters and every child in America. We have cause for celebration, but we also must realize that we, as a nation, have to start understanding the role of fathers and mothers in society.

Caring for our children means setting standards [2], caring for all children and preparing them for a life of learning, understanding, building, fixing and making their lives work, not for money, but for real happiness. It will not be easy. Yesterday, I needed HOPE and looked for a sign and it came to me in my everyday life: a mother and father, in the library with their son and daughter, working together to complete a science fair project for their kids. Admittedly, the kids looked a little befuddled by their parents' enthusiasm. But, I know that as they grow older and bear more responsibility they will look back on yesterday and realize that their mom and their dad cared. They will understand that problems can be solved together. Yes, WE CAN.