I think it's neat that he tells people he feels their prayers and appreciates them. I've written the Pres. and Laura several times telling them (among other things) that we're praying for them. I received a personally signed letter from each of them. So I KNOW it matters to them that they have our prayers.
I know what you mean. They are just so awesome. I loved him as governor of Texas and when he bought the place in Crawford I was glad to have him coming. I went over before the deal was closed on the land and just walked around the land praying for them. I never had a clue that he might actually one day become president but they were just such special people. I'm glad I got those prayers as roots for the ones I pray for them now. Somehow, I just know it makes a difference.