tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401771252822919376.post4355769254236640470..comments2023-05-06T09:05:46.108-04:00Comments on With Great Expectations: Where were YOU?dayle timmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08313072094826276617noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401771252822919376.post-62952572456817375772009-01-21T22:05:00.000-05:002009-01-21T22:05:00.000-05:00As the historic oath was taken, I sat in awe next ...As the historic oath was taken, I sat in awe next to my 1st grade son. I quietly explained the process and why this day was so historic. He asked many good questions and I explained that this peaceful transfer of power is all too rare in our world and that we are very lucky to live in this glorious country. <BR/><BR/>Maybe he will remember where he was and maybe he won't. But if he doesn't, I can help him recall and he'll never have to wonder. He witnessed history.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05528202096307200832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401771252822919376.post-10916123321580093312009-01-20T21:47:00.000-05:002009-01-20T21:47:00.000-05:00We also watched for 10 minutes - all the kids coul...We also watched for 10 minutes - all the kids could say was, "Look at all the people!" It was an amazing sight to see and a testament to the vision and foresight of the founding fathers. This is truly historic and transformational time in American history. MMMaria Mallon & Cheryl Dillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290531337363439536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401771252822919376.post-31857673212819038502009-01-20T18:06:00.000-05:002009-01-20T18:06:00.000-05:00I was having lunch with my own first graders today...I was having lunch with my own first graders today as the President and Vice President were taking the oath of office. As I watched my students explode with excitement for Barak Obama I was thinking about all of the possibilities for the future...Linda Hegdalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147932398110662114noreply@blogger.com