Posted on 11/27/2008 1:22:27 PM PST by daisyscarlett
The President and his family are at Camp David where they will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
The President called members of the Armed Forces stationed in remote locations worldwide to wish them a happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their service to our nation
President Bush on Thursday applauded Iraq's parliamentary vote approving an agreement allowing U.S. troops to remain for three more years, saying it "affirms the growth" of democracy there. LINK
President George W. Bush called Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday to convey his sympathy for the victims of the "despicable" attacks in Mumbai and offer US help. LINK
Former first lady Barbara Bush was doing well Wednesday following her surgery late Tuesday night to repair and seal a perforated ulcer, according to the surgeon who performed the operation. "She is up in a chair. She's very vigorous. She is in charge," said Dr. Patrick Reardon. "The first thing she did when her lips worked was to tell a joke." LINK
Thanks for updating! I think we were all starting to worry a little. Glad to hear things are slowly getting better! It’s also good to hear that you both have such caring people around, too.
Continued prayers for his recovery. (((((Eleanor)))))
The last update I heard was on Friday that she had been moved from ICU to a room and was doing very well. Would be on i.v. feedings and in the hospital for about a week; biopsy done was negative.
The First Lady appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" in a taped interview that focused largely on her advocacy for women and girls in Afghanistan. She encouraged Americans not to forget about Afghanistan, particularly as the militant Taliban, which brutally represses women, is fighting to re-establish itself.
She said what she will miss most about being First Lady are the staff and friends who surround her. Laura Bush says she will mostly 'miss the people'
Mrs. Bush received the official WH Christmas tree today. Mrs. Bush's Remarks During the Presentation of the White House Christmas Tree
In these photographs provided by 'Meet the Press', first lady Laura Bush, left, listens to host Tom Brokaw during a taping of 'Meet the Press' at the NBC studios Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 in Washington. Bush says when her husband's term ends in January, she'll most miss the people that surround her at the White House, adding that she and the president 'love to laugh with,' talk with 'and solve problems with' the ushers and butlers and their own staff.
In this photograph provided by 'Meet The Press', First Lady Laura Bush, center, speaks with host Tom Brokaw, right, as Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States Said Jawad listens during a taping of 'Meet the Press' at the NBC studios Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 in Washington.
In this photograph provided by 'Meet the Press', First Lady Laura Bush, left, talks with host Tom Brokaw during a taping of 'Meet the Press' at the NBC studios Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 in Washington. Bush says when her husband's term ends in January, she'll most miss the people that surround her at the White House, adding that she and the president 'love to laugh with,' talk with 'and solve problems with' the ushers and butlers and their own staff
First Lady Laura Bush walks towards a twenty foot tall Fraser Fir tree from North Carolina outside the North Portico of the White House on November 30, 2008 in Washington, DC. The First Lady attended the event to accept the White House's Christmas tree which will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House during the 2008
US first lady Laura Bush receives the National Christmas Tree, a Fraser fir from North Carolina that will be on display in the Blue Room during the holiday season, at the White House in Washington November 30, 2008. 
First Lady Laura Bush speaks in front of a twenty foot tall Fraser Fir tree from North Carolina outside the North Portico of the White House on November 30, 2008 in Washington, DC. The First Lady attended the event to accept the White House's Christmas tree which will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House during the 2008 holiday season.
First Lady Laura Bush (R) greets people in front of a twenty foot tall Fraser Fir tree from North Carolina outside the North Portico of the White House on November 30, 2008 in Washington, DC.
Hi!
What a beautiful tree!
It may be the Christmas tree for a couple of years.
Thank you! Cooking dinner, popped in to see if there were any pings!
Hi, there! Prayers for your warrior son to stay safe as
he deploys.
I look forward to seeing the beautiful White House Christmas
decorations one more time this year with this lovely First
Couple.
I know they must be thinking back on all the lovely times that
they have shared in this historical place in these most
historical and pivotal times in our country.
God bless them...and God bless all who post here.
Thank you for the update, Eleanor, and the prayers do continue
for your sweet Dad to continue to improve with the care that
he is getting, and that he get the rest he needs to build up
his strength.
Prayers for you to keep your strength so you may help him
as you always have.
God bless and keep the two of you.
Thank you, daisy! Laura Bush is so lovely.
Great photos with the Christmas tree and on
MTP this morning.
She is the epitome of class, grace, kindness
and is SO sweet.
Here’s the video of her on MTP this morning.
Some folks think Brokaw was unduly harsh to
her on the subject, but through it all: she
was Laura, focused, gracious, knowledgeable,
and forthright.
Note how she sees that Pres. Bush was weepy
in the tape of his farewell to the troops at
Fort Campbell, and she got melancholy watching
him. They truly love each other so much.
***VIDEO - LAURA BUSH, MEET THE PRESS - 11-30-08***
http://donklephant.com/2008/11/30/meet-the-press-for-113008/
God bless her .. as we have been richly blessed in
having Pres. and Laura Bush in our White House these
last almost 8 years.
This last Christmas for them in the WH is sure going
to be melancholy for us ............ sniff.
Just read Your updates prayers continuing!
Glad there are such caring & thoughtful Friends & nurses There for You & Your Dad.
As You know, we care Here too.
Glad You got a full night’s rest.
Here’s hoping You & Your Dad will get more.
To help maintain and/or regain strength/good health.
Thanks for Sat/Sun Doses!!
& for the list of Thanksgiving foods served at Camp David...Yum!
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