Susan and Rosa: Will they watch glass shatter?

Well, it is no secret that today is the day to find out who will be our next President for the United States. This election has no doubt been full of excitement, frustration, anxiety, joy, and fear. We are looking at a very historical moment in the making. This election has consisted of a man who fought for our country as a young man, served 5 years as a POW. He brought a woman on his team to serve as the VP if nominated and she is no stranger to children, politics, religion, and a gun. Together, they have made history. On the other side of the party is a man whom is Bi-racial, from a Muslim background, and mirrors Martin Luther King in eloquence. He has brought much praise and a following from those who believe in what he is promising. He wants to bring change and hope, he want to provide a fresh face to Washington. He is young and doesn't have very much experience, but I guess some could argue that neither did King David when he first started out. His opponent in the primaries was a woman. She was the first woman to ever run fro President. Her husband had already been President, and now she was ready to take on trying to shatter the "Glass Ceiling". She may have not shattered it, but she was defiantly brave enough to make more cracks for future woman.

I am not a feminist, nor am I into women's lib. I don't believe that women have the choice to choose life simply because God, our creator, chose to put that life there no matter what the circumstances, or how irresponsible the woman "chose" to be. I don't believe that women should rule over men, but from the beginning God said that Eve would desire to be over Adam; so I do believe this will be something women will continue to struggle with. This idea could lead to many debates and rabbit trails b/c God did use a woman named Deborah to be a judge, and Esther who ultimately saved the Jews from being eliminated. I am going to stick with the idea of God using women and using our differences.

I read this morning about Susan B. Anthony and how she was the first woman to vote for a President in 1872 (although she was later arrested) She fought for women's rights. Women have been treated as animals in some countries. At this point in her life she was not allowed to own property nor vote. God did not create women to be treated as dogs. He created Eve beautiful, perfect in His image, and to be a helper. Adam was alone. God saw this. God had already created every kind of animal, so why was he still lonely. If all he needed was a Dog, had one...but it wasn't enough. He needed HER. he wanted towels that said "HIS" and "HERS". She was special. She walked beside him, not behind him and not in front. He was naked and so was she. It didn't say that he was naked and she had everything covered head to toe. When he covered with leaves, she did the same. They worked together.

Ugggg! I always get way off track....my point is that after reading about Susan B. Anthony and her paving the way for woman, what about Rosa Parks? She paved the way for African Americans. She was brave and proud, and was not going to stand fro segregation any longer. She got it. She knew that God did not create a female to be treated as a nobody. she knew that he created us with love and equality...in that he created us in HIS image with HIS love with HIS hands! I wonder if Susan B. Anthony and Rosa Parks are sitting at the edge of their seats, with their box of tissues, popcorn, and anticipating the excitement that is unveiling today. Are they sitting there together and watching in amazement at how there was a woman who almost had her chance at being the first woman in the White House, and another who has one foot in the door, and a male candidate who would bring an African American heritage to the house. The glass ceiling could quite possibly shatter tonite. When it does are Rosa and Susan going to be standing on the edge of their seats with their # 1 hand shouting "YOU GO GIRL!". Even if the female doesn't make it to the White House, I have a feeling that history has and will continue to be made. I am not sure where this election will lead, but I am proud to have been in a moment of history where I was able to stand in line with my daughter, and vote for either a man of African American heritage or a man with a woman by his side. Now that is what I call beauty.