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My day with President Bush (big vanity)
July 25, 2005 | grannyheart2000

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!


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KEYWORDS: aar; atlanta; cary; civiccenter; medicare; presbush; seniors; ssreform
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To: grannyheart2000

Loved this story. Lucky you! Congrats!


41 posted on 07/25/2005 5:59:10 PM PDT by ladyinred
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To: grannyheart2000

meant..."granny"...sorry


42 posted on 07/25/2005 5:59:21 PM PDT by paulat
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To: grannyheart2000

Congratulations and thanks for sharing this once in a lifetime moment.


43 posted on 07/25/2005 5:59:52 PM PDT by Grampa Dave (The civilized world must win WW IV/the Final Crusade and destroy Jihadism!)
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To: rdb3

Hey, guy how are you doing?

I hope better!

Regards
Dave


44 posted on 07/25/2005 6:00:47 PM PDT by Grampa Dave (The civilized world must win WW IV/the Final Crusade and destroy Jihadism!)
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To: grannyheart2000

How very wonderful for you! I am sure you did a good job, and I know you will be contributing to the effort to reform Social Security. Thank you so much!


45 posted on 07/25/2005 6:04:42 PM PDT by Miss Marple (Karl Rove is Plame-proof.)
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To: grannyheart2000

WOW! Good for you! And, thank you for sharing this special event. I, too, think our good President is very genuine in his concern for people and his love for our great country. That's why I trust, respect and love him!


46 posted on 07/25/2005 6:06:26 PM PDT by 4integrity
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To: grannyheart2000

Hey GrannyHeart!! Doin' Georgia proud! I think I know where some pics are, let me finish getting kids in bed and I'll be back.


47 posted on 07/25/2005 6:13:38 PM PDT by eyespysomething ("Old Hippies" re-living their activist youth - the first time nostalgia had a body count attached.)
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To: rdb3

Glad to see you posting. Didn't follow the thread closely, but read of your crash. Hope you're mending well.


48 posted on 07/25/2005 6:15:39 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (This space intentionally blank) (NRA)
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To: grannyheart2000
Congratulations, Grannyheart! You make me green with envy.
49 posted on 07/25/2005 6:22:06 PM PDT by GVnana
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To: grannyheart2000
WB rbd3! and to you grannyheart, congratulations!! What a wonderful thrill for you! I still get a warm feeling when I saw him, and was about 5 feet from him, it was one of the biggest thrill of my life! What an honor to be selected!!

I don't really know why people don't want change, they certainly did when Clinton proposed it. The only thing I can guess is that the media is skewing his explanation, and people outside FR are not necessarily aware of that. Tell him to keep seeing people. His sincerely can't be missed when one sees him in person!
50 posted on 07/25/2005 6:31:18 PM PDT by gidget7 (Get GLSEN out of our schools!!!!!!)
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To: gidget7

oops, make that sincerity!!


51 posted on 07/25/2005 6:36:22 PM PDT by gidget7 (Get GLSEN out of our schools!!!!!!)
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To: grannyheart2000

Great job, with the President and with your first post! And welcome to FR.


52 posted on 07/25/2005 6:40:16 PM PDT by n-tres-ted (Remember November!)
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To: n-tres-ted

bttt


53 posted on 07/25/2005 6:41:58 PM PDT by ConservativeMan55 (DON'T FIRE UNTIL YOU SEE THE WHITES OF THE CURTAINS THEY ARE WEARING ON THEIR HEADS !)
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To: grannyheart2000

Great post! Congratulations on meeting President Bush! (color me jealous!) Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope you or somebody else can post pictures.


54 posted on 07/25/2005 6:49:21 PM PDT by PilloryHillary (Many liberals are not weak Americans. But nearly all weak Americans are liberals.)
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To: grannyheart2000

I LOVE our great president and enjoy hearing first-hand accounts of those who deal with him directly. Thank you again for sharing, and for your work in promoting SS reform. While you're at it, add the Fair Tax Act (HR25/S25) to your list; its prime sponsor is Rep. John Linder of Georgia, and it's REAL federal tax reform.


55 posted on 07/25/2005 6:50:55 PM PDT by n-tres-ted (Remember November!)
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To: grannyheart2000

Bless your heart! I know if I ever had the same opportunity I would be floating forever. Thanks for sharing your special moments with us.


56 posted on 07/25/2005 7:00:55 PM PDT by CyberAnt (President Bush: "America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth")
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To: rdb3

You get Better Now ! :*)


57 posted on 07/25/2005 7:06:00 PM PDT by cmsgop ( Bong Hits, Fraggle Rock Reruns and DU is no way to go through Life....)
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To: nutmeg

find later bump


58 posted on 07/25/2005 8:33:05 PM PDT by nutmeg ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." - Hillary Clinton 6/28/04)
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To: n-tres-ted

Funny you should mention the Fair Tax. On Saturday we went to a fundraiser for a candidate for House district 106 and Congressman John Linder was there.

He came up and gave me a hug and then stated for all to hear.."I kept waiting for you to bring up the Fair Tax while on stage with the President"....when I told him that I had considered it but thought better when I knew the only reason I was there was SS reform and didn't want to rock the boat...Linder thought I could have brought the house down with the Fair Tax comment. Heck, I can think of a couple of other issues I could have talked about...FR gives one plenty to think about!!


59 posted on 07/25/2005 8:44:06 PM PDT by grannyheart2000
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To: grannyheart2000

Ahhh, another great story you have. Glad to hear you're well aware of what a fine legislator Georgia has in John Linder. I've never met him, but I think the FTA is the best crafted piece of legislation I've ever seen. As you know, we've made great progress, and our prospects have never been better. Again, in large part due to our outstanding president, W.


60 posted on 07/25/2005 8:56:22 PM PDT by n-tres-ted (Remember November!)
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