The Best Day of My Life

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The country is on the road to recovery now that Obama is our President Elect. Thank goodness it is because on October 24 my nephew entered this world and made me an aunt and Caspian an uncle for the first time. I am hopeful that he will grow up in a world where people are free to say and do what they believe is right; where every person is seen as an individual and not judged by the color of his or her skin; where education is of utmost priority and valued as the way out of poverty and crime; where the environment is respected and we see ourselves as keepers of the planet, not hunters.

Carson Daniel, I will do everything I can to make sure you have a supportive, healthy and respectful world to live in. I also promise to be the best aunt that ever lived. I love you. Thank you Kristen and Matt for giving us all this gift. You are going to be amazing parents. Seeing Carson being born was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in my life. I have never witnessed greater love than the love Kristen had immediately for the child that suddenly laid before her, turning his gaze toward her face in recognition of his mother's voice.

I can't wait until he's old enough to play with. In the meantime, I hope to visit often and help my sister and her husband in whatever way I can.

Joy to the world for Barack Obama and Carson Daniel!