To those I know well, those I know just a bit, and those I don't know yet and may never know:
I can't contain the joy I feel today! And while I am very selfish and feel joy for me and mine because of Obama's election, I think I feel as much or even more for you. That may sound strange, but as I looked at those radiant, shining, smiling, some tear stained black faces all over TV last night, I couldn't help it. It was like birthdays and Christmas and every good day of my life all rolled into one.
Your happiness is contagious! Your joy is infectious! I am so glad that after so long you have such a fantastic reason to celebrate the fruits of the struggles you've lived through for so long.
Whenever my loved ones find happiness, I am enriched. Whenever my friends have cause to celebrate, I rejoice in sharing that. Whenever my friends find good fortune, I am happy.
And I am very happy today.
Good Morning, Mr. President Elect Obama. You have enriched all of us.