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bigtree
(86,008 posts)Voice for Peace
(13,141 posts)I love love this family.
Last night I was hanging out with 2 of my grown kids & said
"I have a confession."
My confession was that often, OFTEN, when I'm confronted
with something that needs to be done, and it seems too hard,
or too much trouble, I remember "yes we can!" -- just those
simple words, and the man who raised the bar for us all --
and then I can do it, whatever it is. It's true! I'm not
ashamed..
One of them replied, slightly embarrassed but earnestly,
that when confronted with a difficult choice, or something
hard that must be done, she thinks of Michelle and Barack
Obama & imagines what they would do -- she is motivated
by the standard of excellence & goodness they continue to set.
I think millions of people around the world are having
similar symptoms. I think mostly of the children, especially
young children of color. What an example this family
is, and has been -- and I believe will always be -- for reaching
high, striving well, being fair, believing in our own
impossible dreams, being way stronger and better than
any of us realize. I LOVE this family and this president.
bigtree
(86,008 posts). . . what an inspiring anecdote from you and your family.
Policy differences aside, we are all better individuals for electing Barack Obama president. His family has certainly been a refreshing reflection of what we would like to experience in our own lives. I LOVE knowing that there are real-world examples of that influence.
Voice for Peace
(13,141 posts)I don't agree with him on everything, or think he's a god,
or anything even close. But I see authentic integrity, and
that's a LOT. Authentic integrity. There are plenty of
integrity-posers in DC, but this family is not among them.
malaise
(269,219 posts)on a nice thread
The Second Stone
(2,900 posts)Thanks for the post
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)(says the short lady with short legs, enviously)