We shall not give up the fight,
We have only started
We have only started
We have only started!
Together, we’ll have victory
Hand holding hand
Hand holding hand
Hand holding hand!
This song played on repeat in my head the night of the election. I’m still riding my blue wave high, feeling joyous, excited, giddy, smug, proud, and encouraged. As a wounded country, we needed this.
So, enjoy the win. Bask in the glory of sanity. Recall what it sounds like to listen to an articulate legislator. Take a rest from door knocking, petition signing, and canvasing. Sleep a little more soundly tonight knowing that our government hasn’t completely fallen off the rails. Just breathe.
Now put the champagne glasses back in the cabinet, and prepare for tomorrow. This is the beginning of a long fight for justice. Our fight continues until everyone has enough. Until everyone feels safe. Until everyone has a home. Until everyone belongs.
The fight won’t be won in 2 years, 10 years, or in 100 years. We’ll see governments swing right, left, and every other direction. Some leaders we will love, others we will loathe. Colors on political maps will change. Our resolve, regardless, will not.
We shall not give up the fight. We have only started.
Holy One,
We rejoice in the positive news. We know there is work to be done. Thank you for giving us encouragement and hope.
Amen
Kelly is a mom, wife, teacher, daughter, sister, and friend.