From The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama
p.83 When he was in high school. Barry arrived alone at the airport in Jakarta for a summer stay with Ann (his mom) and Maya (his sister). Ann had a panicky feeling as she searched the arrivals area for her son. Somehow, in her mind, Barry was still chubby-checked, stocky, not especially tall, and now he was nowhere to be found. Had he slipped by her and wandered off somewhere in the airport? Not likely. Had he missed the plane?
“And then comes this . . . figure! Tall and handsome – another person!” Ann’s friend and academic adviser, Alice Dewey, recalled. “Suddenly he was towering over her and speaking in this very low newly-acquired man’s voice. The voice that everyone knows nowadays.”
If my child can say that about me, then I will truly be blessed. I also always the President saying that what ever we do, we have to remember that the Ower Children are watching.
“My brother and I strive to help others and live a life of service, and those are themes that were central to my mother’s life and we definitely inherited that from her.
“My brother has a lot of his own medals and he has a lot of unique attributes that was born in his core. He has often said that our mother’s expansiveness, empathy and compassion helped and drove him in the development of his own standards in regards to a life of service.”
Chipsticks,
It has been awhile since I expressed my gratitude to you for this wonderful site. Just wanted you to know how much this place has become an integral part of my life. I have never watched the cable shows many of you talk about (not much of a TV person and I refuse to pay money for something that is mostly worthless) and I have long stopped watching the network shows because of their disrepect toward the president. The day that I stumbled onto your site was my lucky day. Good information without having to search all over for it, beautiful photos of the First Family and their activities that invite us in, and a family of smart and funny people of all ages and background who are united in love, respect, and support of the best president of my lifetime (57 years).
I was not one for blogs (too much talk and no action), but because of the atmosphere that you have created, I am able to give voice to somethings that I had shared with only a few.
I have told like-minded friends and family about your site; right now they are occasional lurkers, but I expect that they will comment the closer we get to election.
I have often wondered when do you work, sleep,(well we know you sleep when the biggest event of the year is happening) and tend to all of things that our lives entail. You give so much to us and it is deeply appreciated.
Thanks so much for your fierce devotion to the TOD family and the First Family; indeed to our greater American family. After all, this is about building a more just society. As the president says, “We are the ones that we are waiting for.”
I cosign your beautiful sentiments. I hope this communtity continues to expand, bringing more bright, witty, and generous spirits into the fold.
I am not sure how you manage Chipsticks, your plate must be very full. That you invite us to share in the feast that you prepare daily is such a gift and pleasure. Saying thank you never seems adequate, hopefully all the good energy you expend comes back to you ten fold.
CEB, that was lovely (and funny too)(sleep…). You expressed my sentiments perfectly. The ex-catholics appreciate your confession. Bless you and Bless Chipsticks!
Wow! These clips are remarkable. So powerful and filled with grace. Thank you, Chipsticks and this whole community
of inter-connection. An amazing blessing for this weekend in celebration of Mothers. Truly beautiful!
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
“…after all, she did produce a president.” And a great one. Thank you, Stanley Ann Dunham.
It is only my opinion but I am unanimous in it – Subito Santos ! (Sainthood Now! 4 Stanley Ann Durham)
One complication, I am no longer Roman Catholic so my letter to the Pope will fall upon death ears.
Ha, we ‘re both ex-Catholics! 😉
We three be ex-Catholics! We should form a support group. LOL. I’m still recovering.
Make that quatro!
Cinco (de mayo)…
Six! Let’s get that group going!
siete
From The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama
p.83 When he was in high school. Barry arrived alone at the airport in Jakarta for a summer stay with Ann (his mom) and Maya (his sister). Ann had a panicky feeling as she searched the arrivals area for her son. Somehow, in her mind, Barry was still chubby-checked, stocky, not especially tall, and now he was nowhere to be found. Had he slipped by her and wandered off somewhere in the airport? Not likely. Had he missed the plane?
“And then comes this . . . figure! Tall and handsome – another person!” Ann’s friend and academic adviser, Alice Dewey, recalled. “Suddenly he was towering over her and speaking in this very low newly-acquired man’s voice. The voice that everyone knows nowadays.”
I can relate to that with my own son. 🙂 She must have been so proud in that moment.
President Obama’s tribute to his mother – the single constant in his life.
“She was the kindest most generous spirit. What is best in me I owe to her.”
Okay, well that video and PBO words made me completely tear up. Thank you obamalia. Thank you Stanley Ann.
If my child can say that about me, then I will truly be blessed. I also always the President saying that what ever we do, we have to remember that the Ower Children are watching.
Maya: ‘Both Barack and I owe Mom a lot’
http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=19444
“My brother and I strive to help others and live a life of service, and those are themes that were central to my mother’s life and we definitely inherited that from her.
“My brother has a lot of his own medals and he has a lot of unique attributes that was born in his core. He has often said that our mother’s expansiveness, empathy and compassion helped and drove him in the development of his own standards in regards to a life of service.”
Chipsticks,
Chipsticks,
It has been awhile since I expressed my gratitude to you for this wonderful site. Just wanted you to know how much this place has become an integral part of my life. I have never watched the cable shows many of you talk about (not much of a TV person and I refuse to pay money for something that is mostly worthless) and I have long stopped watching the network shows because of their disrepect toward the president. The day that I stumbled onto your site was my lucky day. Good information without having to search all over for it, beautiful photos of the First Family and their activities that invite us in, and a family of smart and funny people of all ages and background who are united in love, respect, and support of the best president of my lifetime (57 years).
I was not one for blogs (too much talk and no action), but because of the atmosphere that you have created, I am able to give voice to somethings that I had shared with only a few.
I have told like-minded friends and family about your site; right now they are occasional lurkers, but I expect that they will comment the closer we get to election.
I have often wondered when do you work, sleep,(well we know you sleep when the biggest event of the year is happening) and tend to all of things that our lives entail. You give so much to us and it is deeply appreciated.
Thanks so much for your fierce devotion to the TOD family and the First Family; indeed to our greater American family. After all, this is about building a more just society. As the president says, “We are the ones that we are waiting for.”
I cosign your beautiful sentiments. I hope this communtity continues to expand, bringing more bright, witty, and generous spirits into the fold.
I am not sure how you manage Chipsticks, your plate must be very full. That you invite us to share in the feast that you prepare daily is such a gift and pleasure. Saying thank you never seems adequate, hopefully all the good energy you expend comes back to you ten fold.
ceb, I always love reading what you write. thank you for writing that.
CEB, that was lovely (and funny too)(sleep…). You expressed my sentiments perfectly. The ex-catholics appreciate your confession. Bless you and Bless Chipsticks!
Totally choked at the part where PBO acknowledges that his mother really loved him. What an interesting journey.
Wow! These clips are remarkable. So powerful and filled with grace. Thank you, Chipsticks and this whole community
of inter-connection. An amazing blessing for this weekend in celebration of Mothers. Truly beautiful!