A Day in the life of President Bush(photos) 01-20-09

White House and various other sources ^ | January 20, 2009

[SuziQ]

I wondered if you were one of those in the front who was able to shake his hand. Oh, well. You got to be there in person, anyway; that was nice.

[luvie]

I would love to have been, but it was just a privilege to
have gotten to be there. I will never forget it.

And the president is soooooo handsome in person. I could
see that even from where I was, with my limited view. LOL!

[SuziQ]

I was watching it on mywesttexas.com. It’s possible they have it on video on their site.

[DollyCali]

Thanks for your pix& report!

Love your momentos & so happy you were abe to participate in this

[mupcat]

Please, when that happens, may I be added to a Ping list?

Thanks,

Mupcat

[luvie]

It was indeed a great day, Dolly. Thanks!

I miss him already. :(

[NordP]

Thank you so much for your pictures and report. I'm excited for you that you were there. I sorely wished I could be too. I watched online and cried tears of gratitude and joy for the REST of his life. What a dear man, woman, and family. Character DOES count, and he surely has great character.

Oh...and one more thing...I REALLY started to tear up when W talked about looking in the mirror tomorrow... My Dad used to say it was important to look at yourself in the mirror and like the person you see. Dad, a WWII Vet of 35 missions over Germany died in 2002. It was like he was back and talking to me through the goodness of W.

OH...am I gonna MISS this dear man.

[luvie]

I already miss him.

It was such a SWEET speech and really looked into his heart.

[luvie]

I already miss him.

It was such a SWEET speech and really looked into his heart.

[Kaslin]

I be glad to

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

Done!

[EmilyGeiger]

Thanks for this final thread. I haven’t been here for a long time because I hated the thought of him leaving. What will become with the thread now?

[Kaslin]

I watched the celebration via the link that DrDeb provided. Did you see her?

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

Thank you for the link - done.

[luvie]

We didn’t meet up at the event, because we had different tickets. We were going to get together afterward, but we were both wiped out from standing for 5 straight hours. LOL!

It was a pleasure to meet her the day before and share a Starbucks while we visited. I hope she’ll return to West Texas again sometime!....and her hubby, too!

[Swede Girl]

Thank you for posting this touch of sanity. It is needed now more than ever! I just hope that George and Laura are able to drink their coffee in bed in the morning, relax, and feel content that they have done a superlative job over the last 8 years. They were and are a class act.