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Barack and Michelle Obama's Love Story
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First Impressions
In the summer of 1989, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson heard the stories of a sharp intern named Barack Obama who’d just finished his first year at Harvard law.
“I thought, this is probably just a Black man who can talk straight. That’s why they’re excited about him,” Michelle said to supporters in a speech. Then he took her to church basements and she saw him in action. “He was able to articulate a vision that resonated with people, that was real. And right then and there, I decided this guy was special. The authenticity you see is real, and that’s why I fell in love with him.”
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What an inspiration the first lady has been to all black women of all shades. But remember, to get an Obama, you must also have something to offer as well. Education, morals, and priorities in the right place.
Posted at 2:59PM on February 4th 2009 by valerie
happy birthday to the next first lady of usa God's speed may he give you wisdom and strenght to face the years ahead may God bless you
Posted at 9:27PM on January 18th 2009 by kathelene
happy birthday to ya" happy birthday to ya" happy birthday what a dream team you and your hubby barack obama is to the whole of this united states and the whole wide world keep smiling keep smiling the whole whole is smiling with you!!!!!!
Posted at 4:15AM on January 18th 2009 by wilhelminia stokes
Happy Birthday Michelle Obama! May God bless you with many more happy, wonderful, and healthy birthdays.
Posted at 2:22AM on January 18th 2009 by Kim Owens
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to our beautiful "FIRST LADY", Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday Michelle Obama. GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY.
Posted at 1:45AM on January 18th 2009 by Wanda J. Gerald
Happy Birthday!!! GOD Bless you and your family.
Posted at 1:19AM on January 17th 2009 by Russ-Young
Happy 45th Birthday Michelle! I know this will be a special day for you and your amazing beautiful family. Wishing you the very best in your new journey that will reflect in history. The best is yet to come your way. God Bless
Posted at 9:41PM on January 16th 2009 by Sonya Marie Drake
First Lady Michelle Obama - you are the epitome of class, elegance, grace and womanhood. My prayer is that God will continue to bless you and your beautiful family with all that you give thanks for, and more. I am not an American - I am a proud Bermudian and an even prouder black woman but we are all sisters in this journey, so HAPPY 45TH BIRTHDAY, my sister. Please tell your amazing husband that we in Bermuda are cheering for him - LOUDLY!
Posted at 7:49PM on January 16th 2009 by BELINDA
MICHELLE---HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! MY WISHES FOR MANY, MANY MORE.....I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU , YOUR FAMILY AND OUR COUNTRY! HUGS TO ALL OF YOU! "TRUE HUMILITY AND RESPECT FOR THE LORD LEAD A MAN (WOMAN) TO RICHES, HONOR AND LONG LIFE!" (PROVERBS 22:4) DIANE
Posted at 7:31PM on January 16th 2009 by DIANE M. GROSSWEILER
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Michelle Obama, our beautiful, intelligent, well dressed, vibrant, First Lady.You are the model for all mothers and executives of our country. I pray for you and your family's safety. You and Obama are examples for our children..they can reach for the sky and acheive their goals. Tell President Elect Obama that he's come this far, don't stop now. His guardian angel will help him the rest of the way.
Posted at 6:58PM on January 16th 2009 by Theresa Coleman