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!!!!

[Paperdoll]

>Happy 27th<

There ARE still heros to be emulated! God bless and protect you and your family.

[proud American in Canada]

What a beautiful tribute, OhioWfan.

President and Mrs. Bush: Happy Anniversary! May you have many, many more years of shared joy.

[mict42]

Here's wishing you twenty-seven more from a very grateful nation.

[maestro]

Bump your #77....

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HAPPY ANNIVESARY!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

She truly is a Proverbs 31 woman and in so.... "her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of land...."

My wife too,...is a #31

[lysie]

President and Mrs. Bush, Happy Anniversary!

[ElmoMobito]

Very nice pictures and words, thank you! This wonderful lady had a lot to do with the President's success, I believe. A strong pair, together.

Happy Anniversary!!! May you have 27 more years as good as these have been.

[Kitty Mittens]

Tearful thank you's for this beautiful Thread, dear sister!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, DEAR PRESIDENT BUSH AND LOVELY LAURA!!

We love, love, love you, and thank our Gracious God for giving you both to us for four more WONDERFUL years!

We Praise You, O God, for Your Amazing Grace and Mercy to us! Blessed be Your Holy and Precious Name!!

[texasflower]

Beautiful Ohio. Just beautiful.

Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple!

[cubreporter]

Oh thank you for that beautiful letter on behalf of all of us to the President and our First Lady. You said it all. I was so happy to see so many photos of them. I hope we will see more in the future like the one of him and her after one of the campaign ads where they are standing on a porch by a post...Laura wearing a beautiful yellow sweater and the both of them so casual and relaxed. Thank you OhioWfan...I loved that so much. Thanks.

[texasflower]

Hi everyone! Say Happy Anniversay to the First Couple.

Tammy

[texasflower]

What's wrong sugar? Sad that the President won re-election?

[LakeLady]

PAJAMA PUPPIES LITTERATI PING!

Come wish our wonderful President and First Lady a very happy anniversary.

[SeaBiscuit]

Thanks for the great pics. They look perfect, the epitome of class, President and First Lady, and a loving marriage.

Happy Anniversary to America's first couple, President Bush and First Lady Laura. Thank you so much for all the hopes you have given back to a Nation hungry for decency and good role models.

[beaversmom]

Do you think he likes her? It's hard to tell.

[texasflower]

[LakeLady]

Happy Anniversary President and Mrs. Bush!

You have been an inspiration to all of us in too many ways to note here. But, I believe your faith in God and your love and respect for one another are the most important aspects of your lives that you share with our nation.

Over the last four years you have helped bring about a resurgence of faith, morality and patriotism to our country that was sorely needed. We will be forever grateful to you both for that.

I thank you and appreciate you for who you are and what you have accomplished together as a loving couple.

Nora
Slapout, AL

[luvie]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO A MOST WONDERFUL COUPLE FROM A FRIEND FROM WEST TEXAS!! MANY MORE!LUV YA W AND MRS W!!!

[LakeLady]

PAJAMA PUPPIES LITTERATI PING!

Come wish our wonderful President and First Lady a very happy anniversary.

[luvie]

This is a beautiful tribute to a couple who obviously love each other deeply, truly and are a great inspiration to others in love. It filled my heart to see these pictures, and I have bookmarked them to look at when things seem to be going badly for them and us in the next four years, to remind all of us what is important in life! Pray with me that they stay strong and stay safe!!

[Faith]

A good wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels,
The heart of her husband trusts in her . . . (Proverbs 31: 10-11)

Happy Anniversary to our Favorite Couple! God bless you!