With all of the talk of the economy, and of the government bailout, which our children and grandchildren are supposedly going to pay for. I'm greatful that my three children can grow in our great country during this time.

On Tuesday night, an African-American was elected President. Barak Obama made history.

When my 79-year old father was born, the idea of a black President, was unfathonable. I've heard my dad tell stories, of segregation in restaurants. Of a time in the military, when the blacks had to go to the back up the bus.

Oh how far we've come.

My six year old daughter, asked me who won(Obama or McCain) on the phone before she went to bed on election night. I said I'd tell her in the morning. When she wakes up, I'll tell her the news. While she won't understand the significance, I'll tell her that we live in a nation where everybody has opportuniites.

Opportunties that didn't exist for some, not that long ago. At least in her grandparents lifetime.

John McCain gave a great concession speech, where he recognized the importance of this moment in time.

He's a good man, and would have been a good President too.

Obama will face many challenges at President. But thank goodness he doesn't face the challenges that his father and grandfather, and great grandfather did.