Posted on 12/22/2006 4:09:40 PM PST by onyx
Today, President Bush and First Lady Laura went to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. to visit with volunteers and our brave troops. He awarded sixteen Purple Hearts. Here he is seen helping volunteer children wrap Christmas presents for children of families whose parent have been wounded in service to our country.
In leiu of a quote of the day, I offer you the complete text of his remarks:
THE PRESIDENT: Laura and I are honored to be here to thank the folks working here at this service project. What you're seeing is some young kids wrapping gifts for children whose families are here in Washington, D.C. as a result of an injury that they've received -- that the parent received in combat.
We've also just come from Walter Reed. I got to tell you, it's a remarkable experience to go through the hospital. It's remarkable because of the unbelievable compassion and care of the people who work at Walter Reed. And it's also remarkable to me, these men and women who have volunteered to serve our country, who've received terrible wounds, but whose spirits are strong, their resolve is strong, and their dedication to our country remains strong.
I want all our fellow citizens to understand that we're lucky to have men and women who have volunteered to serve our country like those who wear our uniform. We're lucky to have their families support them so strongly. We owe them all we can give them -- not only for when they're in harm's way, but when they come home to help them adjust if they have wounds, or help them adjust after their time in service. We owe a huge debt of gratitude for incredible men and women. And I -- every time I come to Walter Reed, I am moved by the courage and bravery of the people I meet.
And so on behalf of a grateful nation, I want to thank our military families, thank the folks here who are wrapping gifts for the military families, and ask for God's blessings on our citizens. Thank you.""
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In this Photograph provided by the White House, President Bush, left, shakes the hand of Staff Sgt. Marcus Wilson, Dermott, Ark., after awarding him two Purple Hearts at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, as first lady.Laura Bush, second from left, and members of the Marine's family look on. Wilson is recovering from wounds suffered in Iraq.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island.....
You know what I have feeling Dubya know how to cut and tie the ribbons on the presents LOL!
Not only Dubya is President of US he also have little Martha Stewart in him who taught him do you think First Mom Barbara Bush SR LOL!
I do like the photos of your bakery, and I think I want one of each item in its window!
I have no idea where they are, but part of my time off will be used to hunt for toys the kittens have made vanish in my two months in this house. One is presently lying by my left arm, and other by my right arm. It's just about feeding time, and they don't let me forget it. :)
Even though this house is also a two-bedroom like the one I moved from, this is a much bigger place. So all the animals have more room and freedom. I even let Ricky loose while the cats are out and about in the whole house. This is a big deal to him. Ricky half-heartedly chase them, and they look at him like he's nuts. The kittens have never learned fear of dogs, or much of anything else for that matter.
LOL --- I love your comments.
Least Dubya is trying he try cut and wrap gift properly LOLOLOL!
He sure is --- and I bet you're right --- his mom taught him GOOD!
I think we have a first time toaster winner tonight, snugs.
I think haircutter hasn't won a toaster before tonight.
I am so happy for her.
Hey kitkat. Sorry I don't know how to post a working link, but this place has them for less. Don't know how much you want to spend but these are far less than $600.
http://www.nativitysetstore.com/index.html?google
Wow, guess the link IS working. Didn't know it did it automatically! Great! Hope this works for you kitkat.
We solved the wrapping problem with gift bags, and we reuse them. Even DH can do that. A little tissue paper stuffed in, and you're done.
But DH usually gets me presents and doesn't wrap them. It's the thought that counts.
I was sick for the most part of two years and DH brought me fresh flowers every week. The love is there.
Merry Christmas Nan
I always think that people like the Salvation Army and local churches who put on Christmas meals for those people just a great work often sacrificing a special day with their own family.
I've been off work since Tuesday, for two weeks. The computers were down at work so I used some vacation time instead of hunting for projects to do.
Spent one day at the dentist, one day with genealogy research, and I'm cooking and baking for a party Sunday night.
My family is doing our gift exchange tomorrow.
And there are some special cookies that I'm trying to get done.
I feel like I'm running around and getting very little done.
I take bloodthinners, and ended up with a bad bruise in my gums after the dental work, because of the bloodthinners. I should cut them off two days before going to the dentist, but I forgot. I'm having all my old fillings replaced.
Have you decided on your Christmas menu yet? I still am not sure what meat I am eating
So did my dad and my nan
I do not know if more bad things do happen at Christmas or if it just seems that way but certainly in our family people seem to have serius illnesses or deaths at Christmas and Easter.
Have you a buckeye candy recipe I would love to make some for Christmas
I think it is 12 but it might be 11 LOL
The company goes back on the 2nd but dad has a hospital appointment on that day so I have taken the day off and will go back on the third.
A nice long break which I most certainly do with
I love the pics of GWB wrapping the presents with the children. Just adorable!
Thank you for your work. We are visiting our families for Christmas, so I haven't been here for a few days.
I am so glad I do not work in retail you have short end of the straw everyone wants to be off work but they want the shops open
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