The Inauguration of President Barack H. Obama

Stars like Dustin Hoffman, Magic Johnson, Ted Kennedy, Diddy and his crew, Jay Z, Beyonce, Samuel Jackson, Don King, Oprah Winfrey, Muhammad Ali, Members of the Tuskegee Airmen, World War II fighter pilots, Martin Luther King, III, Bernice King, Aretha Franklin, and many more were in attendance. Those in attendance were able to watch the entire Inaugural service on 22 jumbo screens spread throughout the area.

First Lady Michelle Obama gave Laura Bush a journal and pen as a gift. The Bush family will be moving to Texas. It is said that no furniture has actually been moved into the White House as of yet. The Obama family plan to keep their home in Illinois. Reports state 92 members of the White House staff will assist in the move in, which will take approximately 6 hours.

Just the day before, Obama rolled up his sleeves to help paint for our troops, how appropriate on Martin Luther King's birthday.

Pastor Rick Warren gave the prayer this morning, " We know today that Dr. King and a great cloud of witnesses are shouting in heaven."

President Barack H. Obama captivated the audience with his acceptance speech, while giving the moment and element that America is currently in:

"The challenges that we face are real...on this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord."

"The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit. The God-given promise, that all are equal, all are free."

"Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and re-begin the work of making America."

Let us continue to keep this beautiful family in our prayers. When President Obama wakes up tomorrow, he will have the weight of the world-challenges and possibilities on his shoulders, dealing with the economic stimulus, and stepping into making a change for America.