The day we have been planning for finally came. When we first received the invitation for Lukas to attend the PYIC, we had no idea who our president would be. There were two history changing possibilities; either we would have our first woman president or our first African-American president. Both scenarios were exciting!
Lukas was able to witness a historical moment, something that will forever change America.
He started Tuesday morning at 5:15am, preparing for a long, cold day ahead. Mass transit reared its ugly head and Lukas's bus that was to transport his group from their hotel in Virginia to the Capitol was late; 2 hours late! Seems his bus driver was nowhere to be found. What a nightmare. Fortunately another driver was dispatched and Lukas and the others were on their way. It was crazy and crowed and very exciting. Everyone was emotional and felt lucky to be there. Barack Obamas image was everywhere thanks to jumbo video screens positioned in every direction. Lukas thought the ceremony was incredible and enjoyed the inaugural address, but exiting the mall was apparently chaotic. Lukas decided to get lunch in the ballpark area where all the concessions were, but the lines were incredibly long. Upon getting separated from his group in a crowd of an estimated 2 million people, Lukas decided he might as well wait out the lunch lines. After 30 minutes he found one of his faculty advisors--thank goodness! But he was out of luck ;after waiting almost 1 1/2 hours, the concessions closed. They ran out of food! So......Lukas got on his bus, went back to the hotel and ordered chinese. I've taught him well!
Then comes the ball........another suit, another tie, another bus ride. The music was great, Chris Daughtry from American Idol was the headlining act. Wow, can a fourteen year old's life get any better? America truly is the land of dreams. And if you can't tell, I couldn't possibly be any prouder. Thank you God!
Oh, and for those of you who thought Jim should skip the crowds and watch the inauguration from the safety and comfort of his warm, spacious hotel room---that is exactly what he did. I guess one Wade witnessing history is blessing enough.
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