Inauguration day

On the morning of January 20, 2021 (Inauguration Day) I woke up still feeling apprehensive about my nation's future. Would the current president (Trump) do something to thwart what has always been a peaceful transfer of power? Would someone else step in to right a perceived wrong? 

Knowing I would have the attention span of a gnat that day, I took the day off. When I woke up I made my FB status:

The thing is, I wanted him to succeed. I wanted him to rise up to the challenge of being POTUS. I wanted him to realize life is more than about himself. He couldn’t do it. I am thrilled we are starting a new era. A year ago I would not have chosen Joe as my President. This is a different world than only a year ago. Joe has plans—something Trump never shared. Joe has compassion—something Trump never showed. Joe has a track record for working across the aisle—something Trump was not willing to do. I’m sure I’ll find things to disagree with, but it won’t be nearly as much. We made it to the finish line. Celebrate today, and work hard tomorrow.

91Dawn Koetting, Melissa Clark and 89 others

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My thoughts clearly resonated with many of my FB friends and family. Trump's failure meant our nation would have failed. Who in their right mind would want that?

I waited with bated breath as the former presidents, and Vice President Mike Pence entered the stage. I listened to Lady Gaga sing the National Anthem, and Amanda Gorman speak. I watched Kamala Harris become our new Vice President. And cheered. Still I was holding my breath as Joe Biden took his oath with 11 minutes left in Trump's presidency -- a breath I didn't release until after noon when it was clear there was nothing Trump could legally do as president.

It has been less than a week. Some are saying Biden is a horrible president, but many more in my world are starting to relax and accept the the new reality. We have a president who press secretary holds press conferences, who is working hard to undo what #45 did. It won't be easy. It won't be quick. But we are on a path I agree with and I can believe in again.