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A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos) 12-22-06
White House; yahoo ^ | 12-22-06 | onyx

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.

Quote of the Day

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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Photo of the Day:

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.....


TOPICS: Free Republic; Front Page News
KEYWORDS: christmas; purplehearts; volunteers; walterreed
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To: Alia


LOL -- says it all, huh?


21 posted on 12/22/2006 4:21:56 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: onyx

I saw your post onyx and would like to wish you and your family Merry Christmas!


22 posted on 12/22/2006 4:22:34 PM PST by Blackirish
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To: onyx

To all those who served and are serving at home and abroad, know that you are in our prayers.

Happy Holiday and a very Merry Christmas
and
a Walter Reed BumP


23 posted on 12/22/2006 4:22:35 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ...... Merry Something PC.)
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To: haircutter; snugs

I'm SO HAPPY you won! Bless you, sweetie. snugs is usually here shortly and she will take your toaster request. :)

Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!


24 posted on 12/22/2006 4:24:11 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: haircutter

Congratulations, haircutter! I lurk a lot too...just keeping up w/our President and his Laura via pictures is food for my soul. I'm going to have serious withdrawal pain in 2008.


25 posted on 12/22/2006 4:25:58 PM PST by Carolinamom ("I don't have time to be fingerpointing." ---President George W. Bush)
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To: Bahbah; snugs

Thank you, Bahbah. I wish you a Blessed and Happy Christams too! I must be hanging out with snugs a lot... I am naturally starting to say "Happy" Christmas instead of "Merry." :)


26 posted on 12/22/2006 4:26:18 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: sissyjane

Merry Christmas, sissyjane! I wish the LAX players would have gotten better news today. I won't ruin this thread with further comment.


27 posted on 12/22/2006 4:27:45 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: haircutter
We never see or hear anything about the President doing anything positive like this in the media...for that matter we never see or hear anything positive about our troops...God Bless President Bush for his unwaivering support of our Military.
28 posted on 12/22/2006 4:28:14 PM PST by zoomie81 ( the nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten)
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To: onyx
Finishing the gift wrapping....Now we are getting to the good part!

Only three days left.

Great pics. Thanks onyx.

29 posted on 12/22/2006 4:30:03 PM PST by Earthdweller (All reality is based on faith in something.)
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To: Blackirish

Thank you, ((Blackirish)) --- I wish you and your family a Blessed and Happy Christmas too. I have been confining myself mostly to the Dose... I will help you fight the battles in the trenches "after" Christmas. It's not like I haven't seen the nasty posts. :)


30 posted on 12/22/2006 4:30:18 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Earthdweller

You're most welcome. You're way ahead of me. I have not yet wrapped present number one...lol.


31 posted on 12/22/2006 4:31:29 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: NormsRevenge

Thank you, Norm, and I sure echo your sentiments.


A Blessed and Happy Christmas to you and your family!

May God bless our brave troops!


32 posted on 12/22/2006 4:33:13 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Bahbah


That's a beautiful pic. Thanks for posting it.


33 posted on 12/22/2006 4:34:06 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: onyx
"You're most welcome. You're way ahead of me. I have not yet wrapped present number one...lol."

Well, I'm here for moral support only..you'll have to ask W for help with that.LOL.

BTW, the look on the little girls faces during W's wrapping is priceless. :)

34 posted on 12/22/2006 4:37:07 PM PST by Earthdweller (All reality is based on faith in something.)
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To: Earthdweller


Their faces are so sweet. I almost selected one of their pics for the photo of the day, but decided to choose the pic of our brave soldier who looked most injured. Their sacrifices humble me and bring me to tears.


35 posted on 12/22/2006 4:41:25 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: All; kayak
I am inserting a link to the prayer thread for our precious kayak.

Her devoted husband has posted an update which y'all will find sad. Please post a message to her on the thread and keep her and her husband in your prayers.

kayak's update and prayer thread: CLICK HERE for post #242.

36 posted on 12/22/2006 4:45:10 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: onyx

.. as if I were right there in the room with them. Yup. :)


37 posted on 12/22/2006 4:49:40 PM PST by Alia
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To: onyx
However, I'd like a separate shot of the poseur journalist -- Time Magazine says He'd be Man of the Year! I wanna check him/her out... Could be a near albino anti-sunshine, radical organie type with moss growing on his teeth from an uber raw macrobiotic diet, with a strap cutting into his bloated stomach from too many vege carbs. But then again, it could be that the poseur is a Tofu-farter. Or maybe not wearing socks with his Birgenstocks and he's got long yellow, decayed toenails. Or wearing a pink t-shirt.

One can't know -- unless TIME shows us the poseur's photo!

38 posted on 12/22/2006 4:55:35 PM PST by Alia
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To: onyx

That is ONE heck of a superb photo.


39 posted on 12/22/2006 4:56:20 PM PST by Alia
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To: Alia


LOL!


40 posted on 12/22/2006 5:02:20 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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