Former President George W. Bush, left, and his wife, Laura Bush, along with his parents Barbara Bush and former President George H.W. Bush, right, arrive on Special Air Mission 28000, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas for a welcome home rally. The plane is called Special Air Mission 28000 instead of Air Force One since Bush no longer was president
Supporters attend a welcome home rally for former U.S. President George W. Bush, who returned to Midland, Texas after attending the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, January 20, 2009
Former President George W. Bush arrives at a welcome home rally of about 30,000 people, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush greet the crowd before a "Welcome Home" rally, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Midland, Texas.
Former President George W. Bush and wife Laura Bush, right, wave to a crowd of about 30,000 people at a welcome home rally Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas.
Former President George W. Bush waves to friends and supporters during a "Welcome Home" Celebration Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas
Former President George W. Bush speaks at a "Welcome Home" rally with wife and former first lady Laura Bush, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Midland, Texas.
Former U.S. President George W. Bush addresses a "welcome home" rally with former first lady Laura Bush in Midland, Texas January 20, 2009
Former President George W. Bush speaks at a "Welcome Home" rally with wife and former first lady Laura Bush, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Midland, Texas
Former President George W. Bush speaks at a "Welcome Home" rally with wife and former first lady Laura Bush, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Midland, Texas
Former President George W. Bush with wife Laura Bush speaks to a crowd of about 30,000 people at a welcome home rally Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas
Former President George W. Bush, right, greets people after speaking to a crowd of about 30,000 at a welcome home rally Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas
Former President George W. Bush, left, and his wife Laura Bush depart on Special Air Mission 28000 after speaking at a welcome home rally Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Midland, Texas
I was so thankful to have been able to be one of the 30,000
in Midland on that day!
God bless our president!....and Laura!