[Noela]

As an Australian living in Britain I have been inspired to watch and listen to Obama, and like many others, hoped and prayed (and believed) he would make it to this moment, and become the next President of USA. My hopes and my prayers go with him. With regard to change, and the great expectations now placed upon Obama, there is a limit to what any leader/politician can do. Obama will face tremendous difficulties. We may have some shadowy idea of these difficulties - he will face them head on. His decisions and the ability to "do the right thing" will, to some extent, depend on our support, in the sense of a heartfelt energetic 'cover' (I call this 'prayer'). With this kind of continuing support - even when things do not seem to be going well- amazing things can happen. Without it no-one, no matter how inspiring or able can confront and overcome the difficulties and affect change. I have a feeling Obama would agree with this!
Noela