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On November 5th (Election Day) I decided to write a Thank-you letter to George W Bush. Something I had been wanting to do. Steven encouraged me to write it and send it right away. He was a lot more optimistic than I was about the possibility of it reaching the president’s hands. I sent the letter that week, inside a very nice Hallmark card of a teddy bear carrying a suitcase full of gratitude. A very heart warming card, that depicted my feelings exactly.
I prayed that he would get it and that it would encourage him.
On December 22nd. two days before Christmas Eve, I went and got the mail. We got all kinds of Christmas cards that day so I was busy opening those, when Steven suddenly exclaimed, Honey, you got something from the White House.
With trembling hands I opened it and found a lovely note from Bush, thanking me for the card and letter. Along with the note with its presidential seal and all, was the most handsome picture of Bush wearing his cowboy hat. Lucy, Steven and I jumped up and down, screamed and cried all at once. It was such a beautiful moment. A wonderful Christmas gift.
As a tribute to one of the greatest Presidents in history; this blog will be published and the framed letter will be hanged in our office on Tuesday Januray 20th at noon.
Dear Mr. President, George W. Bush:
My name is Sudi Kate Gliebe. I became a US citizen last year on June 22nd. I have the lovely letter you wrote to us new citizens, framed in my bedroom, in our home in Texas. More than ever before, this letter signed by you, Mr. President, will be one of my greatest treasures. Being sworn in as an American citizen was a life long dream and one of my life’s greatest privileges. I love this country.
You have led us with so much grace and integrity. You have endured tremendous challenges and conquered immense obstacles. I know that your faith in Christ and your commitment to serve our great country gave you the strength to press on. My desire in writing this letter is to let you know that there are millions of Americans that are grateful for your leadership. The media and the entertainment industry have done a sad job at discrediting you, but the citizens of America have not and will not be fooled.
I hope you leave the presidency knowing you will be terribly missed. Your legacy will be rich and inspiring for generations to come. You will be remembered with the same love and admiration we remember the great Abraham Lincoln.
Thank you for keeping us safe, as you vowed to do on 9/11.
Thank you for defending the rights of the unborn.
Thank you for upholding the sanctity of marriage.
Thank you for fighting for freedom and democracy for all man kind.
Thank you for being a friend to Israel.
Please know that you and Laura are dearly loved, admired, and deeply appreciated.
Your absence from the White House will be deeply felt throughout America.
I salute you Mr. President, you will always be my president.
With a heart full of gratitude,
Sudi Kate Gliebe
4 Comments Add your own
1. Steven | January 20th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Both your letter and his make me proud to be an American.
Bush is home in Texas now. Soon he’ll be at his new house 45 minutes from Benbrook.
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2. Sudi | January 20th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Yes, our neighbor and brother!
Geore W……
3. Dad | January 21st, 2009 at 1:19 am
Your words to George W. Bush expressing your thanks on how he served his presidency with Christian values reflect my sentiments exactly. God bless you, Sudi, and George W. Bush.
4. Sudi | January 21st, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Thank you Dad!
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