God is our refuge, a very present help in trouble.
Posted on 12/24/2005 2:32:40 PM PST by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: The President and First Lady are spending Christmas at Camp David. Among those joining them at the wooded compound in Maryland's Catoctin Mountains are GWB's father and his mother, the First Lady's mother, Jenna Welch, and the first couple's twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna.
The President and his family, as well as military families, will attend a candlelight service on Christmas Eve at the Camp David chapel. The group also will watch an annual Christmas pageant put on by children of U.S. troops.
The first family's menu for a Christmas Day lunch includes herb-roasted free range turkey, corn bread dressing, mashed potatoes and giblet gravy, green beans, sweet potato souffle, pumpkin and pecan pies and red velvet cake.
Even on Christmas Eve, the work of the modern presidency continues:
WASHINGTON (AFP) - President George W. Bush discussed regional developments in a telephone call with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, the White House said."The presidents wished each other a Merry Christmas and noted the progress made this year," spokesman Allen Abney said.
"They also briefly discussed developments in the region and the work ahead in 2006, including reaffirming their commitment to a free trade agreement," the spokesman said.
Uribe, 53, who enjoys strong public approval ratings, announced in November he would stand for a second term in May 2006 elections after the constitutional court ruled to permit his candidacy.
The US has provided billions of dollars worth of mostly military aid to the Colombian government, which is fighting a decades-old leftist insurgency and a booming trade in illegal drugs.
Former President GHW Bush, recently appointe UN envoy to Pakistan for earthquake relief, called President Pervez Musharraf:
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan - Former President George H.W. Bush, recently appointed to lead the U.N. effort to help victims of the South Asian earthquake, promised to work to help millions of quake survivors, Pakistani state-run media said Saturday.In a telephone call from [Camp David], Bush told Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf he would soon visit quake-hit areas to inspect relief work, Pakistan's television reported.
It said Musharraf thanked Bush for accepting the position of U.N. envoy and said he was grateful to the world community and the U.N. for helping Pakistan.
PRESIDENTIAL SCHEDULE: The President and Mrs. Bush fly to their ranch in Crawford, Texas, on Monday, returning to Washington on New Year's Day.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: Sports promoter Don King appeared earlier this month on the "Larry King Live" show. During the interview, Mr. King had the following to say about our President:
DON KING; I love George Walker Bush because I think he's a revolutionary. He's a president that comes in with conclusiveness. What they're doing in tomorrow in Iraq is a demonstration of that for the vote for democracy. The fundamental process of democracy is freedom of speech, law and order, being able to have freedom, working with people and working and governing yourselves. George Bush is that. He included in...BLITZER: Do you have any regrets supporting him? Take a look at that picture when you and I were there at the diner last year. Do you have any regrets supporting him as enthusiastically as you did?
KING: No, I don't. In fact, I want to support him more now because it seems like everybody is punching him. You know what I mean? But he's fighting back, and he's throwing great combinations. And I think he's the guy that is really a revolutionary president.
Merry Christmas Dolly. So far Pee Wee has been on his best b ehavior. We had a house full of company tonight and I was very proud of him.
My heartfelt condolences go to your and your family in this time of mourning.
God Bless you my friend, my prayers are on the way
Mike
I am so sorry, snugs. G-d be with you and your Dad.
Snugs, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your dad.
Diane
God is our refuge, a very present help in trouble.
My dear, Snugs.
My deepest condolences to you and your dad. May God give you strength and comfort at this time of great loss.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Merry Christmas everyone and GOD BLESS us all ! !
You sound upbeat last night Kate great to see you have had a few rough months.
Merry Christmas to all! Thanks for your dedication to keeping up with the Dose and pinging all to the Sanity Island thread!
I hope your mum is better this Christmas Day. God watches over her and your family. We're all praying for you and that you have a Happier New Year.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, snugs. I don't post a lot to the Dose but always enjoy reading your posts and appreciate so much the work you do when it's your turn to put up the Dose.
My prayers are with you and your Dad today.
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Yes...that's one of my pugs....I have two more but haven't downloaded their pics yet....Butch has a ball in his mouth...it barely fits...LOL
Snugs, Wishing you a Merry Christmas How's Mum and all today? Hope things are looking up for her and for you.
Dearest Snugs, Your mother is in my prayers. The LORD holds her in the hollow of his hand. I prayer for the best of homecomings - whether it is back home with your father, or at home with her Heavenly Father. In Jesus name, Amen.
May God give you comfort beyond human understanding right now. You are loved!
Thank you Ohio much appreciated. How has your day gone?
Snugs, I'm so glad to hear you had a close friend with you when you went to the hospital. This will be a difficult time for you. I will post something in honor of your mum on today's Dose later.
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