I remember going to the polls with my parents when I was a little kid. It had a profound effect on me, to know that one day I'd be able to participate in choosing a president, too.
So, this video - and the story - brought back those memories.
We've all been so excited about this historic presidential election, about our amazing candidate, and I can only imagine how he and his wife must have felt casting their ballots, with Sasha and Malia looking on.
Obama votes:
Democrat Barack Obama joined the nation's earliest voters Tuesday as people around the nation began lining up to cast ballots in a historic election pitting Republican John McCain against the man seeking to become the first black president in U.S. history.
"I voted," Obama said, holding up the validation slip he was handed after turning in a ballot at his Chicago neighborhood's precinct. Accompanying the Illinois senator for the trip from their home to the polling station were his wife, Michelle, and their two young daughters. He planned a final campaign event in nearby Indiana before speaking to a massive evening rally in Chicago.
Wonderful video.
So, tell your story. Did you ever go to the polls with your parents? How old were you? Which election was it? When did you first realize, "Yes, I can make a difference someday"?