In the beginning of this trip I had a vision in my mind that this trip was going to be fun and cool. It turned out to be a breath taking experience. As soon as we arrived at the hotel we were stunned to see the huge crown that stood around the streets. When we stepped inside the lobby we saw a huge presidential seal. All we did that day was check in and sleep. The second day was about praying to God at the breakfast and honoring Dr. King at the luncheon. We saw Martin Luther King III and saw many cool entertainers but the one that stands out the most is Ken Ford. We went sightseeing at the Washington Monument and the World War II Memorial. We tried to go to the Lincoln Memorial but it was full and the line was the longest I have ever seen. On inauguration day we watched the swearing in of President Obama and watched the parade from our room. We took cool videos of the President’s motorcade and Vice President walking. I needed some help getting ready for the ball because I had never worn a suit before. Kerry and Eric helped with my cuff links and tie. The ball was fun but watching Ken Ford perform was great! We are on our way back to Nashville (home of the Titans). It is time to share this excitement with our family, friends, and even strangers.

Joel