#232- Don't Like Quiet Celebrations

Yesterday

Yesterday, Don and I needed to celebrate, when we heard the election results. It would have been fun to have cheered in the streets, with crowds all over the country. But, we kept it quiet at home.

We settled on a calm and happy time on the patio. Tiki drinks and a little Biden/Harris decor. 

At Last 

Last night at 7, we settled in front of the TV, while chicken grilled outside.

After so many months of election stress and years of concern for our country, I felt worries lift.

What a different election this has been in so many ways! Joe and Kamala stood on the stage wearing masks, before a crowd of cars and trucks and people... honking and cheering. Kind of silly that I snapped photos of my TV. But, I felt as if I were there, as I listened to the powerful and comforting speeches. Wow. Little girls can really dream now! 
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Families

After their speeches, the families came onto the stage.

Masks couldn't hide the smiles. It felt so good to see loving families on the stage and emotional faces in the crowds.

Joy!

Such joy and warmth and music and fireworks!

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I know there would have been music and fireworks for Trump, too. But I can't imagine there would have been this kind of joy.

After many nights of restless sleep, I slept well last night.