An Open Letter to President and Mrs. Bush on their VERY Happy 27th Wedding Anniversary!

11.5.04 | ohioWfan

[ohioWfan]

Dearest President and Mrs. Bush,

Last year on your anniversary, your many admirers here on Free Republic promised that for your next anniversary, we would give you four more years in the White House.
Well, Happy Anniversary!!

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What a year it has been! President Bush, we have anguished
over the vicious attacks on your character, and sensed how deeply it hurt you, Laura.
You have said often that it hurts to have the one you love attacked, and know how difficult a year this must have been for you both.

But at the same time, this campaign has also brought you out among the people of this country
who have come to love you both as few Presidents and First Ladies have ever been loved.
You have heard from thousands upon thousands of us that we pray for you, respect you, and indeed, love you.
You have heard the screams and thunderous applause of massive crowds and met one on one with volunteers who would do anything in their power, and spend as much time and effort as it took to assure your reelection.
You have seen the intense loyalty that your leadership, integrity, character and strength, humor and love have created in millions of Americans.

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We have heard you both say with a sense of nostalgia, that you knew no matter what happened,
this would be your last campaign together. And we remember your stories of your first ‘honeymoon’ campaign,
driving around Texas in your Olds Cutlass getting to know each other very well! But we have also sensed that regardless of the outcome of this election, you would still have each other, and because of your deep love and commitment to one another, that you both would be OK.

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Your marriage has been such a shining example to the American people of what a committed marriage is all about…….something that is so much needed in this age of self-centeredness and throw-away marriages, . President Bush, you have said that Laura is “the love of my life” and want you to know that we are touched when you say that. We have seen your eyes well up with tears when you talk about your beloved wife and your beautiful daughters (who think your marriage is great ), and it has given us a window into your very soul.

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Laura, we have seen your tender affection in holding your husband’s hand, or touching his arm in gentle support as he leads this nation through the turmoil of war and uncertainty, and know that your steadiness and serenity comforts and inspires him. We know that your intimate conversations when day is done and in the early morning hours are an encouragement and inspiration to him, and help him to continue to lead us with certitude and conviction.
We know that your prayers for him sustain him.

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A marriage like yours, which has endured the hardships and joys of 27 years of living and working as a team, and come out stronger and deeper because of them, is a precious gem in our contemporary culture.
The two of you are one……….and the American people have been privileged to get a glimpse into that unity at work as you have let us in on some private moments in public places.

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You have clearly placed God and your shared faith in Him at the center of your life together, and His work in you both is evident in the joy, radiance and peace that your faces reveal. God has richly blessed you in your marriage, and by choosing to allow you to lead us, He has blessed us as well.

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Thank you for your commitment to each other and to the sacrifice of serving America together.
We are praying fervently for you, and will be for the next four years and beyond. May God give you many, many more years together with days of peace and love, tenderness and passion, laughter and fun,
and more than a few romantic pick-up truck rides around the ranch!

HAPPY 27th ANNIVERSARY, President and Mrs. Bush!!!!

[texasflower]

Okay dumplin. I just wondered about you since the tone of your message was a little harsh especially considering the happy tone of the thread in general.

Have you been here long enough to determine who pinged you? I'm sure she has already done it very sweetly for you, but may I suggest that you find her and then ask her to instead of the way you did which reminds me of the thing men do when they can't find their socks.

[ohioWfan]

Will do Wyzzyrd! Gretchen.....new name for the DOSE list!

[ohioWfan]

Beautiful, deadhead!

And still beaming with pride for what my beloved Ohio did to keep this nation afloat and moving ahead for at least four more years!

[ohioWfan]

Yes! Thank You, LORD for giving us this wonderful couple!

[ohioWfan]

LOVE it! WooHooo, indeed! :o)

[ohioWfan]

Thanks, Nord! As you said...........they INSPIRE us!

[ohioWfan]

Thanks, Victoria!

Kinda photogenic, aren't they??

[Victoria Delsoul]

They're beautiful and so loving.

[DrDeb]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO OUR BELOVED FIRST COUPLE -- WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE THEM IN THE WHITEHOUSE FOR FOUR MORE YEARS!!!!

[Ohio: Thank you so much for posting this thread . . . these pictures never fail to touch my heart!!!!]

[ohioWfan]

In a world of Hollywood hype, the real thing is rare.

THEY are the real thing.

[ohioWfan]

You're welcome, Deb. You KNOW how I feel about them! :o)

[Otta B Sleepin]

Happy Anniversary, President and Mrs. Bush! Thank you for being there for our nation and for us, your fellow Americans.

We love you, and we will continue to lift you up in our prayers every day.

oWf, thank you for this beautiful tribute to our beloved First Couple!

[ohioWfan]

I was happy to do it, Otta. Thanks!

[kk22tt]

Would somebody post a picture of the twin babies in their father's arms?

[Heff]

Can you do side by side photos of Bush, the day he took office and today.

I thought I saw one the other day....man...did he age in fours. This great man must have the weight of the world.

God Bless him.

[ohioWfan]

Gladly......

[basil]

My congratulations go out the the President and First Lady, also. They are certainly a shinning example of what a true marriage is. May they have many more happy years together.

Just as a personal side note, Mr. basil and I celebrated our anniversary yesterday---43 years, which, as one of our daughters pointed out, is a very good starter marriage--LOL!

[ohioWfan]

These two are close to four years apart Heff.....

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I think he's aged, but not necessarily more than one normally does in four years at this age.

[ohioWfan]

LOL! Congratulations, basil!

Just getting going, eh?

[CAluvdubya]

Our children are grown and gone. Starting off on life's journey. My husband of 28 years and I are beginning a new chapter. I have great pride in my family and country. When you speak I am calmed and assured. Thank you both for sharing with all of us, your wonderful love.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!