tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post116071868758834617..comments2023-12-31T01:32:28.935-06:00Comments on At A Hen's Pace: A Visit from President BushAt A Hen's Pacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02244490539003130874noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-62391184134185009422008-10-05T11:41:00.000-05:002008-10-05T11:41:00.000-05:00I know what it's like to shake a President's hand....I know what it's like to shake a President's hand...or even to be THAT CLOSE! Many years ago President Ford came to the Midland/Odessa area, and our Girl Scout Troop got to go to the Airport to see him off, and I got to shake his hand.<BR/><BR/>President Bush was in Midland yesterday. I didn't get to see him and Laura, but they looked good in the paper!<BR/><BR/>Of course, the people in our area are so observant. The Police were blocking off the Loop before the motorcade got there, and some dingdong wasn't paying attention and caused a 4 car wreck!Kathyb1960https://www.blogger.com/profile/14086740922649734654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-1160885492701468262006-10-14T23:11:00.000-05:002006-10-14T23:11:00.000-05:00What a wonderful experience for both you & Papa Ro...What a wonderful experience for both you & Papa Rooster, and great pictures! Reminds me of the time we were with our friend at the White House (sat in Dan Quayle's chair) and saw Geo. W's father arriving per helicopter. He walked straight to all of us & shook hands--a thrill for us (no handshake, though-- we were in the second row). I do think Geo W. is a spiritual and trustworthy man. PianomumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-1160859270911795392006-10-14T15:54:00.000-05:002006-10-14T15:54:00.000-05:00Jeanne,What a neat experience! I also pray for an...Jeanne,<BR/>What a neat experience! I also pray for and am very thankful for President Bush. He is a wonderful leader, and is here in God's perfect timing. Of course I don't think he is perfect, BUT WHO IS?<BR/>It was fun to hear that he seemed so normal, and neighborly to both you and Spunky. My husband and I have often stated that he seems like the kind of man you could have over for dinner or to watch football, and not feel intimidated!<BR/>Thanks for your comment over on my blog. I do hope you'll write a few blog posts of your thoughts on the Recovering Hospitality book -- I'd love to hear what you think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-1160812024123764912006-10-14T02:47:00.000-05:002006-10-14T02:47:00.000-05:00Hello Jeanne,This is just an aside, but I came acc...Hello Jeanne,<BR/><BR/>This is just an aside, but I came accross these very sweet hen cards that reminded me of you and your blog, they are at http://smallmeadowpress.blogspot.com/2006/09/hens-for-peace.html ,<BR/>just thought I'd mention them. <BR/><BR/>Blessed and Peaceful Weekend to you : ) Wendywendybirdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937771656490357049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-1160811706346516002006-10-14T02:41:00.000-05:002006-10-14T02:41:00.000-05:00Jeanne, how very exciting. I think he gets a lot ...Jeanne, how very exciting. I think he gets a lot of bad press, he must be very intelligent and likeable. Great pictures!! I know that is an experience you will remember forever.<BR/>thanks for sharing it with us,<BR/><BR/>Jenny in CaHen Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237819297457183820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-1160804173284724032006-10-14T00:36:00.000-05:002006-10-14T00:36:00.000-05:00Wendy, It's always an honor to be quoted. Thanks ...Wendy,<BR/><BR/> It's always an honor to be quoted. Thanks so much for the encouragement!<BR/> <BR/>Plain & Simple,<BR/><BR/>Yes, we do use the BCP, though I believe there are slight differences in our versions. Are you a fan? I love the beauty of the language and the profound theology in the prayers.<BR/><BR/>Amy,<BR/><BR/>I'm thrilled you started a blog! <BR/><BR/>Just introduce yourself to Peter and Elizabeth sometime! Or I can.<BR/><BR/>Spunky,<BR/><BR/>How cool to hear your story! I probably would never have thought of the camera, but my dh reminded me the night before!<BR/><BR/>JeanneAt A Hen's Pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02244490539003130874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-1160784895178301122006-10-13T19:14:00.000-05:002006-10-13T19:14:00.000-05:00I got to shake then candidate Bush's hand at a pri...I got to shake then candidate Bush's hand at a private reception. There were only about 200 people in the room. After he spoke, he walked around the room and talked to the attendees. When he walked up to my friend and I, it seemed oddly normal. He seemed so approachable and real. We exchanged a handshake. I told him our family would pray for him, his family, and his campaign. He stopped and put his hand on my shoulder. He looked me square in the face and said, "Thank you. That means more than you'll ever know." His voice was so neighborly. Like I'd known him my whole life. It was a moment I'll never forget. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures. I left my camera at home. And once in the building we were not allowed to leave for security reasons.Spunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068332867549188303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-1160771340558802702006-10-13T15:29:00.000-05:002006-10-13T15:29:00.000-05:00Wow. I know somebody who knows somebody who knows ...Wow. I know somebody who knows somebody who knows the president. Technically, I suppose I could take one of those "somebody"s out, but I don't know the Roskams very well, and they probably don't know me at all.<BR/><BR/>I'm with Wendy, mostly being apolitical, but I do think there are politicians and then there are politicians and character always (eventually) shines through. What a cool experience, though. Great pictures!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16716166458353408515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-1160756587494860842006-10-13T11:23:00.000-05:002006-10-13T11:23:00.000-05:00What an exciting day! How wonderful!What an exciting day! <BR/>How wonderful!Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-1160747561563599042006-10-13T08:52:00.000-05:002006-10-13T08:52:00.000-05:00I've never met Tony Blair, but would like to as I ...I've never met Tony Blair, but would like to as I do admire him...a good Christian leader (although he's not too popular at the moment)!<BR/><BR/>PS. I'm just being nosey here, but do American Anglicans use the COmmon Book of Prayer?Isabella in the 21st Centuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477890093845193073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381399.post-1160728966972090062006-10-13T03:42:00.000-05:002006-10-13T03:42:00.000-05:00WOW, what a privilege indeed : )I'm woefully unpol...WOW, what a privilege indeed : )<BR/><BR/>I'm woefully unpoltical, but a person's character still comes through. Its not hard to see that our president is a man of commitment, faith, kindness and conscience. Its also clear he truly loves his family, which speaks volumes to me... how a man heads his family is likely a good indication of how he'll head a country. <BR/><BR/>As an aside, I just realized I forgot to let you know I'd qouted you recently. Hope that's okay : ) You were quoted here, http://thebluebirdofhappinesscomestotea.blogspot.com/2006/10/of-heart-and-hearth-and-rhythms-of.html<BR/>and the post has a part two coming up soon with some quotes from "Work is Love Made Visible". That "Work is Love Made Visible" post in particular has inspired me SO much lately! <BR/><BR/>Always a pleasure to visit your lovely blog At a Hen's Pace : ) Wendywendybirdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937771656490357049noreply@blogger.com