Posted on 12/22/2006 4:09:40 PM PST by onyx
Today, President Bush and First Lady Laura went to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. to visit with volunteers and our brave troops. He awarded sixteen Purple Hearts. Here he is seen helping volunteer children wrap Christmas presents for children of families whose parent have been wounded in service to our country.
In leiu of a quote of the day, I offer you the complete text of his remarks:
THE PRESIDENT: Laura and I are honored to be here to thank the folks working here at this service project. What you're seeing is some young kids wrapping gifts for children whose families are here in Washington, D.C. as a result of an injury that they've received -- that the parent received in combat.
We've also just come from Walter Reed. I got to tell you, it's a remarkable experience to go through the hospital. It's remarkable because of the unbelievable compassion and care of the people who work at Walter Reed. And it's also remarkable to me, these men and women who have volunteered to serve our country, who've received terrible wounds, but whose spirits are strong, their resolve is strong, and their dedication to our country remains strong.
I want all our fellow citizens to understand that we're lucky to have men and women who have volunteered to serve our country like those who wear our uniform. We're lucky to have their families support them so strongly. We owe them all we can give them -- not only for when they're in harm's way, but when they come home to help them adjust if they have wounds, or help them adjust after their time in service. We owe a huge debt of gratitude for incredible men and women. And I -- every time I come to Walter Reed, I am moved by the courage and bravery of the people I meet.
And so on behalf of a grateful nation, I want to thank our military families, thank the folks here who are wrapping gifts for the military families, and ask for God's blessings on our citizens. Thank you.""
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In this Photograph provided by the White House, President Bush, left, shakes the hand of Staff Sgt. Marcus Wilson, Dermott, Ark., after awarding him two Purple Hearts at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, as first lady.Laura Bush, second from left, and members of the Marine's family look on. Wilson is recovering from wounds suffered in Iraq.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island.....
Also stick on bows are find are the best LOL
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The stick on bows never stay stuck for me. I find myself taping them around the edge, and that's why I bought that gadget at the Ninety Nine Cent store. Fortunately, it was a gadget I understood how to use. So many aren't and I toss them into the trash.
You're welcome. Just making sure you're around. Seattle on Sunday. Lousy weather likely.
Your sister! WOW! She is a true hero.
It has to be a mistake by the media... I copied the text under each photo.
Welcome to FR and thanks for posting to us.
ilovew needs a fan for that toaster...lol. One of my all time favorite pics.
It's no kidding. I'll make much of it on the 24th when I have no company, such as the stuffing, deviled eggs, fruit salad (I'm not making the pies, they're bought), and deviled ham. I can peel the potatoes, make the sour cream appetizer dip, etc., on the day before, also the veggie / olives / pickles tray. That pretty much leaves the turkey, gravy, reheating and finishing the potatoes, and the really quick and easy asparagus for the 25th.
There ya go. We'd have a grand time.
I'll say we would! Plus, we'd eat grandly too.
My friend, for whom I designed this salad (smile) will eat almost anything but I can't get him to go for the mayo and walnuts (or walnut substitute) in this salad! He's allergic to walnuts so I can understand that part, but he won't even allow diced celery in the thing. I think I may have to, on some future occasion, make a small Waldorf salad for myself. To me, Waldorf salad is essential at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is my compromise on that deal.
We don't have the sweets around in abundance on Christmas day so I guess that's why the big difference in the way I do the appetizers. Usually what happens is everyone has breakfast but gets kind of a late start, we open gifts in the early afternoon, and eat the appetizers (by this time of day I'm needing protein), and visit. The main course is cooking all the while, and after a couple hours, we eat dinner. The sweets come in pie / dessert form a few hours later.
*thud* My favorite toaster. Thanks, snugs :)
God bless your sister!!! Merry christmas to your family!!!
What our appetizers amount to is a late, light lunch: it has protein, vegetables, and starch.
Salmon mousse sounds wonderful, as does your whole meal (excepting those Brussels sprouts, which my taste buds never have come to terms with). My mother thought very highly of them and served them often.
Very appropriate. Thank you!!!!!!
You're very welcome, kitkat. Probably a tad too late for this Christmas, but maybe you can find something for next year.
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