Posted on Laura Bush's Facebook page:
From Laura BushTuesday, January 20, 2009 at 10:42pmTo all of my friends and supporters, I want to truly thank you on behalf of George, myself, and our children for your love, support, and dedication to the United States over the past 8 years. Together, we have been through a whirlwind of a time, but our citizenship has held us together, and kept us strongly united as friends, family, and as Americans.
It is with great pleasure that I pass the torch onto Michelle Obama, whom I have every confidence will fill the role with grace, compassion, and integrity.
It will be hard to leave the memories of the White House behind. But I know that this is only a new beginning for us. George and I will take some time to reconnect as a family, to spend time on the ranch where we are now "home" again.
I have every confidence that you will all take pride in this transition, and look up to our new President as your President. Barack Obama wants to better this country, and we all owe him the task of standing behind him within our borders, abroad.
This page will stay up as a way for me to keep you updated on my trips and projects. Please do feel free to leave your comments. I may not be able to respond to them all, but I do read every one that comes across, and I thank you all so much for your kind words.
May God bless all of you, and God bless America.
Farewell, but not goodbye,
Laura
Yeah... I'm a fan. Which is how I get the updates, yanno? Even if I AM somewhat late... as usual, customary, and (un)reasonable. This note is typical of Mrs. Bush, in that it is just chock FULL of grace, dignity and class. As usual.
She's so eloquent. Will miss that lady!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I will miss her as much as I will miss the president.
ReplyDeleteAnd perhaps we will miss them more and more as we get to know the new occupants.