Letter to the first daughters…
Appearing in Parade Magazine on Jan. 18, President-Elect Barack Obama shares a letter to his daughters… Admitting that the long campaign “hasn’t always been easy” on Malia, 10, Sasha, 7, or their mom, Michelle. And that a new puppy won’t make up for the time he’s spent away from them. But the reason he ran for the White House, he writes, is “because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.” I love the end the most.
These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That’s why I’ve taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.
You can read the entire beautifully written letter to Malia and Sasha, here.
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I need a Barack Obama in my life! That letter was amazing and exactly what should be a template for the fathers in our community.
Who are you telling… Lord please send me a Barack Obama… He never ceases to amaze me.