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Lovely, heartwarming photos of President and Laura Bush in Lusaka, Zambia on Wednesday.

President George W. Bush delivers remarks and announces the donation of the eHub by Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon to an audience at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush visit the Kasisi Children’s Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Kasisi is home to approximately 230 orphaned children between infant to university age range. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush read to young children during a visit to the Kasisi Children’s Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Kasisi is home to approximately 230 orphaned children between infant to university age range. It is the most well known orphanage in Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center

President George W. Bush hugs a young child during a visit to the Kasisi Children’s Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Kasisi is home to approximately 230 orphaned children between infant to university age range. It is the most well known orphanage in Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush visit the Kasisi Children’s Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Kasisi is home to approximately 230 orphaned children between infant to university age range. It is the most well known orphanage in Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center

Happy July Fourth! President and Mrs. Bush celebrated Independence Day with Ambassador Mark Storella and American Embassy personnel in Lusaka, Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Institute

President George W. Bush receives a surprise birthday cake in honor of his July birthday during a celebration of Independence Day at the Ambassador’s residence in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center

After dinner entertainment at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence grabs the attention of Mrs. Laura Bush during a celebration of Independence Day with Embassy personnel in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center

President Bush posing with a young guest during his birthday party.

President and Laura Bush in Gaborone, Botswana yesterday, Thursday July 5th. Photos courtesy of the US Embassy Gaborone, Botswana Facebook page.

Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush get off the air plane at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone. — at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

Ambassador Michelle Gavin and Chief of Protocol at Office of the President Daphne Kadiwa welcome Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone. — at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

Ambassador Michelle Gavin and Chief of Protocol at Office of the President share a light moment with Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush on their arrival. — at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

Country Director of Botswana UPenn Partnership Clinic Dr. Doreen Ramogola-Masire briefing Former President G.W. Bush and Laura Bush. — in Gaborone, South-East.

Former President G.W. Bush greets staff at Princess Marina Hospital. — in Gaborone, South-East.

Former President G.W. Bush and Laura Bush pose for a photo with staff at Princess Marina Hospital. — in Gaborone, South-East.

Country Director of Botswana UPenn Partnership Clinic Dr. Doreen Ramogola-Masire briefing Former President G.W. Bush and Laura Bush. — in Gaborone, South-East.

Princess Marina Hospital - members of the public were excited to meet Former President G.W. Bush. — in Gaborone, South-East.

Former President G.W. Bush greets staff at Princess Marina Hospital. — in Gaborone, South-East.

Former President G.W. Bush poses for a photo with a staff member at Princess Marina Hospital. — in Gaborone, South-East.

WOW! This piece of artwork is a gift to Former President G.W. Bush from Princess Marina Hospital. — in Gaborone, South-East.

Traditional dancers welcoming Former President George Bush with a nice song.

Peace Corps Country Director Tim Hartman briefing Former President George Bush and Laura Bush about the great work done by volunteers in Botswana.

Former President George Bush and Laura Bush reading a children's book to the kids at the school.

I’ve never seen a picture of Obama hugging a child like President Bush does; that is, like he MEANS it!