Comments on: Hope and Longing

By: Stacy (mama-om)

Stacy (mama-om) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:12:43 +0000

I was really moved by this post, too! I read it last night as we waited for returns to come in.

Also while waiting for the returns, our phone rang. It was a local but unfamiliar-looking number. I answered and the voice on the line said, “Hi, this is Barack Obama. I’m calling to let you know there is still time to vote…”

I was totally excited to hear his voice! Talking to me! I knew it was a recording but I was looking around wildly to see where my husband had gone so I could tell him that I was talking to Barack Obama!. He called me!

I can’t believe that we now have a chance. I have never felt so excited… hopeful… personally involved in an election before…

And yes, to stay.

Let’s stay.

By: ModernSingleMomma

ModernSingleMomma — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:28:42 +0000

hope and longing fulfilled! (at least part of it?!) May you feel the high of this moment.

By: krista

krista — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:58:50 +0000

I often think of her words around “just stay” as well. I enjoyed this post. I am really glad I found your site. It’s amazing how strengthening it can be to just know other single mamas, even online.

By: dadshouse

dadshouse — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:29:02 +0000

Just breathe. Stay in the present moment. I’m looking forward to a chance in the White House, too. Today should be a great day! Hope your little one gets better soon.

By: T

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:19:18 +0000

Wow. Your words ring so true to me. The toughest part is remaining in this moment and seeing the beauty in its perfection. It seems so wrong sometimes because the form of the now isn’t perhaps what we would have chosen, but its there nonetheless. I suppose we’ll all see what the future holds beginning today. Either way, we must continue to see hope beyond this moment… even while recognizing that all is as it should be.

Great blog! I’m glad I found you!