First Lady Gets Military Families

I'm a fan of www.military.com and try to visit the site at least once or twice a week. On this most historical day, the day that Obama became the nation's 44th president of the United States, I visited the site and came across the First Lady's letter to Americans. I encourage you to read it.

Her letter seemed heartfelt and honest. The part that resonated with me the most was how she stated that she "particularly cherished visits with military families all across the country. And if there's one thing I learned, it's that when our servicemen and women go to war, their families go with them."

Her paragraphs about the military significance to our nation, and how she described our lives rang through to me. I honestly believe that she genuinely gets military families.

"So as I watch Barack take that oath, I'll be thinking especially about those members of our American family who stand guard across the world and the loved ones who await their safe return. Because even as we mark this moment in American history, there still will be empty seats at the dinner table; there still will be spouses struggling to juggle roles and responsibilities; there still will be children who mark the passing of a birthday without Mommy and toddlers who know their father only by a grainy video stream from a far-flung corner of the globe."

As a military brat, I was glad to read that. Whether I'm 12 or 20, my Dad's deployments still feel the same. Here's to hoping that starting today American can turn over a new leaf - - - and begin a new journey.

*the excerpts above were taken from www.military.com*

History in the Making: Inauguration Day

So I know that inauguration day is tomorrow but I wanted to plant this on my blog now so it would be ready in time for the big moment.

Regardless of what political party you cheer for, tomorrow is a momentous occasion. History is being made. And it still amazes me how much excitement our new president has brought to Americans - nationwide - young or old.

And starting tomorrow, our military members around the world will have a new commander in chief. So I'd like to take a second to thank @weinberg81, my pal from Twitter, for telling me how I can broadcast the ceremony from my blog. Courtsey of Hulu.com. Without further ado - here's the broadcast: