My Letter to the President

Dear President Barack Hussein Obama:

Today is in fact a day that will go down in history, whether for the good or bad is yet to be determined. What is true is that I have hope. Hope that you will be true to the words you have spoken over the course of this year. I have faith. Faith that authority has been given to you by our almighty God and that His ways are perfect. respect. For the God who put you in this position, for your efforts and ability to overcome all odds that were against you, for the intentions you have pursued in your life. principles. Are what you speak of so often and seem to have founded your own life around-may these principles of diligence, uprightness, honesty, camaraderie, respect, and peace-will steer our country back to the direction in which it was founded. opportunity. Your election into office alone brings the hope of new opportunity to each and every person; possibilities exist. This is also your opportunity to show us that you can do more than inspire hope and change in this country with your eloquent words. It is your opportunity to bear witness and heavily impact the fate of the UNITED states of America in the upcoming four years. responsibility. We will hold you responsible for the decisions you make, for the encouragement, protection, and overall well-being of our nation.

It is not an easy task, but what comforts me is that you admittedly know this and understand your role as head of state. I do not envy you this task, but I promise (with my fellow brothers and sisters) to support and respect your decisions as well as attempt to fulfill my role as a law-abiding citizen of this great state.

On this day I fear the faith I put in you, but know that our God has put you in authority and know that He has authority over all things. On this day, I believe together as one nation under God, indivisible, will pursue liberty and justice for all.

YES WE CAN!

-Sarah H. Michel 1/20/2009