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When I opened this absolutely beautiful Christmas card and read the verse from Psalms, I became teary-eyed and choked up. Why? Because after eight years, we FINALLY have two genuinely good people in the White House as President and First Lady.

God Bless President and Mrs. Bush, and God Bless America!!

1 posted on 12/10/2001 9:21:08 AM PST by RooRoobird14
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To: RooRoobird14
I got one of those too! I think my picture might be a different one from the White House collection, though. It brought a big smile to my face when I got it! I showed it to all my friends..."Hey looky at the Christmas card I got from the President" hehehe...
2 posted on 12/10/2001 9:24:09 AM PST by krb
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To: RooRoobird14
I'm sure mine is in the mail. Maybe it got held up at that anthrax infected post office.
3 posted on 12/10/2001 9:28:52 AM PST by tdadams
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To: RooRoobird14
Vanity indeed. You and millions of others. I'll bet you thought the signatures were real.
4 posted on 12/10/2001 9:35:05 AM PST by VoodooEconomist
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To: RooRoobird14
How much was your check for?
7 posted on 12/10/2001 9:42:12 AM PST by The REAL Capt. MORGAN
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I am sooooooo jealous...My husband just asked me as to how people get a White House Christmas card, so I thought I would ask you. You can freepmail me. Thanks.
8 posted on 12/10/2001 9:42:20 AM PST by Ann Archy
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To: RooRoobird14
Got mine a few days ago, too.
9 posted on 12/10/2001 9:42:27 AM PST by StoneColdGOP
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I am going to bring mine along next week to show my niece and nephew what their President sends his supporters. They might take a message different from what they get in school, and from their parents.
10 posted on 12/10/2001 9:45:31 AM PST by Atlas Sneezed
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I received one as well. It really was pretty interesting and one that I will save.

Heck, I may have to send one back. I told my wife when we were alone it was because I'm such a confidant of the President.

Then, yesterday, my daughter and son-in-law were over for dinner. They saw it. I told them it is because my wife and I are such close personal friends with George and Laura. Yes, this is definitely a card I'll save.

It is nice, though, to receive a card from the President and not feel the need to use it for tinder in the fire pit out in the yard.

11 posted on 12/10/2001 9:48:26 AM PST by stevem
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To: StarFan
BUMP!
12 posted on 12/10/2001 9:48:54 AM PST by Cool Guy
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To: RooRoobird14
That is really awesome that they send those out. I know I would feel really good if I got one of those. Enjoy the holidays.
13 posted on 12/10/2001 9:49:23 AM PST by Mixer
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To: RooRoobird14
Thank you for sharing that with us!!! I'm jealous, I hope to get one next year!!! enjoy it, we are so blessed this year with the BUSH's in the White House!
14 posted on 12/10/2001 9:49:37 AM PST by SunnyUsa
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To: RooRoobird14
Was it in Spanish?
16 posted on 12/10/2001 9:52:11 AM PST by Captainpaintball
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I know that there is a way to get a "Congratulations" card from the President sent to those that just had a child. I have some big time liberal family members who just had a baby last week. Would love to have one sent to them. Anyone know how to get one sent?
17 posted on 12/10/2001 9:52:34 AM PST by Phantom Lord
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It's a Christmas card? It looks like a season of good will card.
18 posted on 12/10/2001 9:59:34 AM PST by NC_Libertarian
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To: RooRoobird14
Me too! Received mine on Saturday.
20 posted on 12/10/2001 10:14:50 AM PST by MotleyGirl70
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I got the same card.

They always have the most beautiful quote on the card.

My Demo buddy who worked for Gore saw the card yesterday and he said 'this is a real Republican card' - classy, fancy paper and all. LOL.

22 posted on 12/10/2001 10:25:28 AM PST by veronica
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This is from 12/8 Austin [un]American [mis[Statesman:

Bush card is first to use verse from Bible

This year's White House greeting emphasizes 'Home for the Holidays' message.

By Jane Greig

American-Statesman Staff

Saturday, December 8, 2001

Hundreds of thousands of friends, family and supporters of President George Bush and first lady Laura Bush opened the first family's Christmas card this week. Many were surprised by what they saw. Those who know the Bushes well were not.

"This is the first presidential card to feature a Bible verse," said Ronald Seeley, collector of presidential cards, messages and gifts.

The verse, Psalm 27:8,13 reads: "Thy face, Lord, do I seek: I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." First lady Laura Bush saw the verse on the program during church services at Camp David on Sept. 16. It struck her as appropriate in light of the tragedies of Sept. 11, said Ashleigh Adams, spokeswoman for the first lady.

The closest thing to a religious touch before this was the unsent crche card, featuring nativity figures, slated to convey greetings from President Kennedy and the first lady in 1963. Approximately 30 cards were signed by the Kennedys the night before they left for Dallas, where Kennedy was assassinated.

The inclusion of a Bible verse on a president's holiday card is "unique but consistent" said Mary Seeley, author of "Season's Greetings from the White House," a 244-page book on the history of presidential holiday cards published in 1998. Previous cards from the Bush family while they lived in the Texas Governor's Mansion included Bible verses. The verse on their 2000 Christmas card was from Jeremiah 29:13 -- "And you will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart."

The image on the front of the president and first lady's card, a painting by artist and former Fort Worth resident Adrian Martinez, was commissioned nine months ago and was completed in July. Those looking for symbols or reference to the events of Sept. 11 will find none in the picture, although tea-leaf readers may see significance in the presidential eagle on the wall, the absent Christmas tree or the unopened, wrapped packages.

Martinez chose the setting -- a hallway on the second floor of the White House. Later, he said, he felt it was appropriate because of the warmth in the Mary Cassatt painting and the strength symbolized by the eagle on the wall. "Mrs. Bush was a patron in the best sense of the word," says Martinez, who says he was given great latitude in the design.

Despite the events of Sept.11, the art choice was unchanged for the card. The scene is in keeping with the White House holiday theme, "Home for the Holidays," Adams said. "Because this year's holiday season follows a national tragedy, both home and family have special meaning to all Americans," Laura Bush said in a White House press release.

Past presidential cards have looked more, well, presidential -- featuring the Oval Office (George and Barbara Bush, 1990), August Kollner's 19th century view of the White House (Richard and Pat Nixon, 1973) and the White House as viewed from the East Garden (Harry and Bess Truman, 1952). Previous presidential cards can be seen online at whitehousechrist- mas.com/thebook.asp#highlights.

If the point of holiday cards is to reflect the convictions of a president and the first lady, this one does that, according to author Seeley. "It is a statement of who they are, and prayer is a part of their lives," she said.

The card's message in addition to the verse? "May happiness be yours during this season of goodwill and may the New Year bring peace on earth."

You may contact Jane Greig at 445-3697 or e-mail her at jgreig@statesman.com.

24 posted on 12/10/2001 11:46:09 AM PST by DrewsDad
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