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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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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