Posted on 07/25/2005 4:07:05 PM PDT by grannyheart2000
Well, it happened friday (July 22nd)when my life came to a sudden stop with me walking on stage at the Atlanta Civic Center with the President of the United States. Just writing this it seems to have been a very sureal moment...I'm having difficulty remembering it all.
For some reason I was selected from the state of Georgia to represent seniors and discuss SS reform. It started two weeks ago with repeated phone calls from the WH asking me questions. Funny thing..the first call came in and when I saw it was "unknown caller" I just let the machine pick up. Imagine my shock when they said it was the WH liason office calling for me. Needless to say I thought it was a joke.
Being a 70 yr old senior way past her days of being on stage (in plays)I found it totally exciting...scary...total intimidating and all the other things one can think of.
But I can tell you that President Bush and his Mother were most gracious and I came away with even more appreciation of the tremendous job he has before him every day. His kindness toward a family who had lost a son in Iraq..his writing a special note for a friend of mine whose Mom is very ill are just two examples of what I found to be his most enduring qualities. We can spend hours debating policies butI believe he truly cares about people. I mentioned what our subdivision does for returning service men and he thanked me for taking the time to think of our military.
We will be going around the state talking to other seniors to enlist their help in getting start on SS reform. Will need some help with why people are so adamant against any changes.
I'm still walking on clouds and since this is my first post if I goofed please be kind and show me the way!
Congrats
This is proof that FReepers have infiltrated the highest levels of our nation, LOL.
WOW!
Great story!!
How exciting!!! This would be a huge event for anyone. CONGRATULATIONS!!! and thanks for telling us about your big day.
Hey! good to see you! Hope you feel better soon!!
Thanks GrannyH,
Now write it up and put it on your home page.
That is just where I want to see it.
All that is there now is "Retiree actively involved in Georgia politics..."
and if that is a pic of you, I'd love to see it there too.
Thanks a bunch for sharing this and very well done.
Bless you, grannyheart2000! :)
GREAT job on your first post, and CONGRATULATIONS on being chosen to be on stage with the President!
How exciting! Congratulations. I'm sure the President appreciates your help.
God bless you, Grannyheart2000.
Spaced out, but I'm still happy to be here!
Wow, how absolutely cool! Thanks for posting this, and good work on your support for the returning troops!
You get better, OK?? Praying for a complete and speedy recovery!
Ditto!
Congratulations grannyheart! This is way too cool :-)
How absolutely wonderful for you! What a thrill.
How exciting! Thank you so much for telling us about your experience. I am green with envy! :) Hope that you find some pictures to share!
What an incredible experience . . . thank you for sharing it with us!!
how awesome
okay, ranny, I want the details...is he as handsome as we think he is...and is there that twinkle in his eye we all see?
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