Can It Happen?

Happy New Year to everyone!  I usually start a new year full of hope and enthusiasm, but this year is different.  I awoke this morning feeling a little overwhelmed by all that's wrong with our government right now.

My dream wishes for 2013 are as follows:

• A president and Congress who can put aside their egos and power trips to do what is best for our country.
• A president who can get past his need for adulation.
• A comeback for common sense and spending restraint.
• Return of manners and respect for others.
• Strengthening of traditional morality.
• A revival of personal responsibility instead of passing the buck.
• A realization among the electorate that we have an irresponsible president and an appalling lack of leadership in Congress; hopefully, this will result in voters removing many of these jokers in 2014.  
• Restoration of respect for the United States in the world. 
• Accountability and prosecution of those responsible for the fiascoes of Fast and Furious and Benghazi.
• Last, but certainly not least, recognition and reverence for God, and restoration of Him in our public institutions.

Is there any real hope I'll get my wishes?  With God, all things are possible and I will continue to pray for our country.