The time for celebration is short. The path of what's needed to fix the ills we currently face is long, steep and will have many twists and turns. The planning for a permanent government is apparently well underway and we'll learn more in the days ahead. Our new President will need support from all of us.

Our President-elect spoke to us almost without exultation, expressed the hope we all yearn for, and soberly asked for the help and support from all Americans.

I hope we can heal the political devisiveness of years past and of the recent campaign. I trust our new leaders will establish the proper priorities. I am encouraged that we may return to world leadership. And I pray for their good judgment.

Godspeed Barack Obama.