[NordP]

I don’t know why she isn’t there, either; but thank you for your concern for our President. You warm my heart. Thank you so much for your prayers.

[snugs]

The First Lady has visted the Arab countries a few months ago on her own and so maybe it was considered that in this visit it would be hard to schedule events that she could attend as it would just end up being a repeat of what she had done recently and often it might not be appropriate to accompany the President during this trip.

The last time the VP did a extended tour of the middle east Lynne did not accompany him at the time we suggested that this may have been because of the imminent birth of Mary's child but maybe it was for the same reason that Laura has not accompanied the President this time - who knows our speculations maybe way off beam.

There is of course the other consideration of security and it may also have been a factor.

[anotherdownundergwbfan]

You are welcome!