Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Taken this morning right after the ceremony.
Yesterday, I sent Dave on a task after my chemo. He was to find an American flag for us to hang on this momentous day. And he did and here it is draped in our Puget Sound fog.
Obama's speech was powerful to me. People were quiet, wanting to gather every emotion and hear every word. It is one for the books to be studied. I could have listened to him for another hour.
The music played immediately before the swearing in was by Izaak Perlman on violin and Yo Yo Ma on cello with other musicians I am not as familiar with. Apolo was curled up on the couch with me but the sound of the stringed instruments got him involved in the celebration of the day. He started to sing and howl along with "Simple Gifts." It was so funny that in the process of trying to video him on my new phone, I almost missed part of the swearing in. Oh well, and Apolo is afraid of the new flag, too.
I am grateful to have this day of historical events to pay attention to. On Thursday, I have new scans scheduled and on Friday we find out the results. Always, this is anxiety producing.
Again, I ask all of you out there for your prayers and thoughts for my family and me this week. They do lift me up and give me strength.
12 Comments:
Always Janet....
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11:42 AM
You are continually in my prayers, Janet. I will anxiously await your results. It was an outstanding inaugural speech. This is quite a time for America. Let's keep our new leaders in our prayers as they work to restore hope.
Love ya!
Vida
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1:39 PM
You are in our thoughts and prayers as always. I'm sure you are drawing on the strength and the "aura" of the Inaguration. There is always strength to be gained from hope and unity. Celebrate Life, Lani
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1:40 PM
I never thought I'd live to see the day when a black man became President of the US. I remember watching 24 and being so happy that they showed a black in the role of President. It's been a long time coming, and it is absolutely the right thing. The next barrier to break down is the prejudice against homosexuals. I am finally proud of my country for making a choice that brings great hope to me. And, you know I pray about you all of the time. I've still got the book I want to give you. Cancer doesn't get to win, you get to overcome it. Hold on to that reality. Love in Christ, Mary Gates
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2:30 PM
I think that this was the first inauguration that I have truly been interested in enough to sit glued to the the TV for several hours. It was a great speech I thought. NOw, I hope he doesn't get discouraged with how slow progress is. Kinda like healing from cancer slow and difficult ans steady. Don't you be discouraged either - your will power is the part that will help you win this. I'd say to keep a stiff upper lip - but I'm guessing your whole face is numb from doing that all along. Blessings to you - stay tuff and you are in my prayers. Love, Leslie
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3:54 PM
I will be thinking of you this week as you await your results.
By , at
4:31 PM
All my best on Thursday, Janet.
By , at
8:03 PM
P.S. I love your eagle :-) Leslie
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2:04 PM
Sending you love and optimism!
I pray for all of you today as you receive your news. That fear really never goes away. You just learn to live with it. I have good feelings today, as Obama filled us all with hope and joy. Ashby
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8:36 AM
Beautiful photo, Janet. I am filled with hope and optimism for our country.
Continue to fight - cancer cannot win, you are strong.
Oh Janet, what wonderful new! What a nice thing to read first thing this morning! God is good. This weekend is going to be great.
Hugs to you,
Dorothy Nerison
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9:08 AM
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