[LucyJo]

STARWISE, thank you for this thread, and special thanks to
Lisa Fabrizio for articulating the words of my heart regarding President Bush. I called my mother and read this excellent piece to her. She feels the same, as does my husband.

I love President and Mrs. Bush. I’ve disagreed with the President, but I’ve never doubted his decency, integrity, and strength of character, or that he loves our country, our people, and our founding documents.

I believe he was lifted up for this particular time in history. I doubt that a man of lesser faith and strength of character could have brought us through the refining fires of the past eight years as safely or as well.

God bless President George W. and First Lady Laura Bush. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

[STARWISE]

I agree ... he stood in the breach, restored honor
to the office after the Clintontrash, did his job,
taking every sling and arrow, slap in the face
and punch in the gut, and never uttered one word of
self-pity, anger or vengeance. He has truly walked
with God right at his side.

Thank you, God.

[Shelayne]

I believe he was lifted up for this particular time in history. I doubt that a man of lesser faith and strength of character could have brought us through the refining fires of the past eight years as safely or as well.

Big Bump.

I believe that with all my heart. I am going to miss President Bush and his steadfast support of our troops and his genuine love for this country. God is so good to allow us to have such a leader at such a scary time. I wasn't worried these past 8 years. I knew that *whatever it took* President Bush would protect his people. Sadly, I am not feeling very comforted by the incoming administration.

I pray mercy for what is yet to come.