A day in the life of President Bush (10/1/06): photos & news

WhiteHouse.gov & Yahoo News ^ | 10/1/06

[NordP]

Isn't it a GREAT book??? AND...I got to meet Gen. Franks at a book signing! He was soooo nice. I went with my brother, who was an 101st Airborne Ranger. He was in line before me. He mentioned some numbers to Gen. Franks, as he was signing his book, and Gen. Franks looked up at him, smiled and said, "AIRBORNE!" I've never seen my brother beam like that before. It really made him feel good. Then, I came next and said, "I'm Airborne's sister ;-)" and gave him a t-shirt my husband and I had made (we made hundred or so of them, and sweatshirts, caps and mousepads with "I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE." (we were so sick of the "blame America first" crowds, that we wanted to do something patriotic and sell them) I gave one of the t-shirts to Gen. Franks and he looked up at me...a bit puzzled. Then, I said, "This is for you....you liberated 50 million people...this is all I have to thank you." I told him that I realized the enormity of that task, and wanted to thank him. He said, "Stop it now...you'll get me all choked up." He teared up just a bit. THEN...his "guy" that was standing near him for this whole thing, gave me the pen Gen. Franks signed my book with. It was wonderful. I felt like I shook the hand of goodness that day. It was a remarkable experience. It's a great book, too. I'm glad you got it.

[dmd25]

Oops! Didn't see your post. :) I don't remember seeing MWS at the convention. I imagine that brought the house down. It is a powerful song--especially with the video.

[SnarlinCubBear]

Does anyone know exactly where this is in the WH?

[4integrity]

When I encounter a soldier, I, too will say thank you for your service. Sometimes, though, I wonder if it sounds trite to them and I pray they know how sincere the words are. I am so grateful to our military men and women AND their families. I wish many many more Americans would outwardly 'show' their appreciation of our troops.
God bless you for what you do!

[NordP]

Thank you so much for mentioning that, LS...I grieve. Thank goodness I'm not a SuperFan, like I was before Cris Carter retired.... It would have ruined my day, then. ;-)

I really like Bradley too. That's what I call him. Quick Story: A friend of mine was at the Super bowl one year, and when he finished interviewing Brad Johnson, he told him that there was a coworker of his that was a HUGE Viking Fan...Brad immediately said my name. I was soooooo excited. I walked around all day on cloud 9. Brad Johnson knew MY name!!!!! It was such an experience.

He's a GREAT quarterback...he's being paid a pittance, and he's playing so hard because he loves the game. That's MY kind of player!

(P.S. Notice how "Randy Moss" is doing his usual "best" for Oakland - ha ha ha ....HAVE HIM!--and his ego!)?font size>

Thanks again for sharing your pic, and kind words!

NordP

[NordP]

We do too, LS. It's such a rewarding feeling to tell them. They are all making the World a better place.

I tell them that I look forward to reading about them in the history books--having changed the World for the better. Plant those seeds of Freedom and Democracy!!! The mission is noble and the cause is just.

[ilovew]

I saw that when he sang it at the RNC convention in 2004. It's a really great song.

[DrDeb]

I'm off to help my daughter with her homework (teenagers are ALWAYS last minute)!

Until tomorrow night . . .

[Majie Purple]

Lots of great pics of B-Day dog Barney!
My fave is the one where he's looking out the window!
& the most humorous one to me, is the one
in the elevator
LOL!
Thanks for posting Sunday Dose!

[Majie Purple]

Congratulations on getting Sunday's Toaster!

[onyx]

Hiya Maj. Thank you. I was first. Amazing.

[altura]

Let's just hope that Common Tator's brain tumor is operable.

[Majie Purple]

Hi ya, in return!

[onyx]

Please don't miss this thread. SaveDarfur.Org Ad Campaign Misleads About the Bush Admin's Role in Darfur

[NordP]

Absolutely wonderful, dmd25. Thank you dearly for posting this.

[TruthSetsUFree]

Thanks, Wolfstar for today's Dose. I think this is one of my all-time favorites of President and Mrs. Bush also. Great photo of them both.

[snugs]

Thanks for the info and thanks Gretchen for advising the good news of the update on commontator.

[snugs]

Mooo, mooo

[snugs]

Congratulations toaster winners.

[dmd25]

Thank you dearly for posting this.

You are welcome. It was sort of funny for me...sitting there listening to MWS tell his story and knowing that the Dosers would appreciate it!