Popular Post Chief V Posted October 28, 2010 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 A dear friend and fellow investor sent this to me, and researched this to find that it was in fact true, so I thought I would share it as well. It was quite heartwarming to say the least.... WHAT AN AWESOME TRIBUTE TO GEORGE W BUSH! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE STORY NO MATTER WHAT YOUR PERCEPTION IS OF HIM. YOU WON'T REGRET IT... Story by: Bruce Vincent For those of us who sometimes find ourselves having doubts about our former President, here is an excellent piece -- worth every minute it takes to read it. This story is from Bruce Vincent of Libby , Montana who had gone to the White House with others to receive an award from the President. He writes: I've written the following narrative to chronicle the day of the award ceremony in DC. I'm still working on a press release but the White House press corps has yet to provide a photo to go with it. When the photo comes I'll ship it out. When you get done reading this you'll understand the dilemma I face in telling this story beyond my circle of close friends. Stepping into the Oval Office, each of us was introduced to the President and Mrs. Bush. We shook hands and participated in small talk. When the President was told that we were from Libby , Montana , I reminded him that Marc Racicot is our native son and the President offered his warm thoughts about Governor Racicot. I have to tell you, I was blown away by two things upon entering the office. First, the Oval Office sense of 'place' is unreal. The President later shared a story of Russian President Putin entering the room prepared to tackle the President in a tough negotiation and upon entering, the atheist muttered his first words to the President and they were "Oh, my God." I concurred. I could feel the history in my bones. Second, the man that inhabits the office engaged me with a firm handshake and a look that can only be described as penetrating. Warm, alive, fully engaged, disarmingly penetrating. I was admittedly concerned about meeting the man. I think all of us have an inner hope that the most powerful man in our country is worthy of the responsibility and authority that we bestow upon them through our vote. I admit that part of me was afraid that I would be let down by the moment -- that the person and the place could not meet the lofty expectations of my fantasy world. This says nothing about my esteem for President Bush but just my practical realization that reality may not match my 'dream.' Once inside the office, President Bush got right down to business and, standing in front of his desk, handed out the awards one at a time while posing for photos with the winners and Mrs. Bush. With the mission accomplished, the President and Mrs. Bush relaxed and initiated a lengthy, informal conversation about a number of things with our entire small group. He and the First Lady talked about such things as the rug in the office. It is traditionally designed by the First Lady to make a sta tement about the President, and Mrs.Bush chose a brilliant yellow sunburst pattern to reflect 'hope.' President Bush talked about the absolute need to believe that with hard work and faith in God there is every reason to start each day in the Oval Office with hope. He and the First Lady were asked about the impact of the Presidency on their marriage and, with an arm casually wrapped around Laura, he said that he thought te place may be hard on weak marriages but that it had the ability to make strong marriages even stronger and that he was blessed with a strong one. After about 30 or 35 minutes, it was time to go. By then we were all relaxed and I felt as if I had just had an excellent visit with a friend. The President and First Lady made one more pass down the line of awardees, shaking hands and offering congratulations. When the President shook my hand I said, "Thank you Mr. President and God bless you and your family." He was already in motion to the next person in line, but he stopped abruptly turned fully back to me, gave me a piercing look, renewed the vigor of his handshake and said, "Thank you -- and God bless you and yours as well." On our way out of the office we were to leave by the glass doors on the west side of the office. I was the last person in the exit line. As I shook his hand one final time, President Bush said, "I'll be sure to tell Marc hello and give him your regards." I then did something that surprised even me. I said to him, "Mr. President, I know you are a busy man and your time is precious. I also know you to be a man of strong faith and I have a favor to ask of you." As he shook my hand he looked me in the eye and said, "Just name it." I told him that my step-Mom was at that moment in a hospital in Kalispell , Montana , having a tumor removed from her skull and it would mean a great deal to me if he would consider adding her to his prayers that day. He grabbed me by the arm and took me back toward his desk as he said, "So that's it. I could tell that something is weighing heavy on your heart today. I could see it in your eyes.This explains it." From the top drawer of his desk he retrieved a pen and a note card with his seal on it and asked, "How do you spell her name?" He then jotted a note to her while discussing the importance of family and the strength of prayer. When he handed me the card, he asked about the surgery and the prognosis. I told him we were hoping that it is not a recurrence of an earlier cancer and that, if it is, they can get it all with this surgery. He said, "If it's okay with you, we'll take care of the prayer right now. Would you pray with me?" I told him yes and he turned to the staff that remained in the office and hand motioned the folks to step back or leave. He said, "Bruce and I would like some private time for a prayer." As they left he turned back to me and took my hands in his. I was prepared to do a traditional prayer stance -- standing with each other with heads bowed. Instead, he reached for my head with his right hand and pulling gently forward, he placed my head on his shoulder. With his left arm on my mid-back, he pulled me to him in a prayerful embrace. He started to pray softly. I started to cry. He continued his prayer for Loretta and for God's perfect will to be done. I cried some more. My body shook a bit as I cried and he just held tighter. He closed by asking God's blessing on Loretta and the family during the coming months. I stepped away from our embrace, wiped my eyes, swiped at the tears I'd left on his shoulder, and looked into the eyes of our president. I thanked him as best I could and told him that me and my family would continue praying for him and his. As I write this account down and reflect upon what it means, I have to tell you that all I really know is that his simple act left me humbled and believing. I so hoped that the man I thought him to be was the man that he is. I know that our nation needs a man such as this in the Oval Office. George W. Bush is the real deal. I've read Internet stories about the President praying with troops in hospitals and other such uplifting accounts. Each time I read them I hoped them to be true and not an Internet perpetuated myth. This one, I know to be true. I was there. He is real. He has a pile of incredible stuff on his plate each day -- and yet he is tuned in so well to the here and now that he 'sensed' something heavy on my heart. He took time out of his life to care, to share, and to seek God's blessing for my family in a simple man-to-man, father-to-father, son-to-son, husband-to-husbad, Christian- to-Christian prayerful embrace. He's not what I had hoped he would be. He is, in fact, so very, very much more. NOTE: If you decide to forward this story... please do not add to it. 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Jac Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thank you Chief for a wonderful story. This is the kind of man I know that he is and I have never met him. A good man, a humble man who stepped up to the plate and strong when America need him to be. Regardless of what other have said in his last years office he will be remembered in American History as a Hero and an important President. Why? Because we remember and so does your friend! Thank you and God Bless You! God Bless America 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stronglilly Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thank you so much for sharing this incredible event. May God bless you for sharing an encouraging word and act of Faith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashdinar Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Makes you realize the difference between our current President and GWB. 2012 can't come soon enough. I pray for our country. Thanks for this post Chief. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butifldrm Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Oh my God Chief , I have tears running down my cheeks. I have always loved George Bush, and held my ground with that love for years now, especially in the past years of hate. Now he is a true man of Christian faith and God knows it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccr Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Beautiful...... thank you for sharing.... and God Bless Us Everyone..... Amen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastallion Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Time will definitely show what kind of President he was to those who doubt. I don't need time, I believe I already know just like the author. P.S. I was in a position close to Clinton one day because of my job and he asked me, "How about you officer, would you like a photo opportunity?" I said, "No thank you Sir". Great Day! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Excellent post, Chief! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinarette Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thank you so much for posting this, Chief. GWB is an incredible leader, humble and compassionate through and through. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machcobra Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 So this makes Bush a great President? 4 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampa1000 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Great post, GW was for real, God Bless America, we need a new leader in 2012......... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFvet Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Great Post! I served under President Reagan and both George Bush Sr. and Jr. ...as well as the "others". When I retired from active duty I made sure George W's signature was on my retirement certificate. I believe history will show that he was truely a great President. Can't wait until our Current Pres is replaced...can't come soon enough! Please vote...God Bless, and RV Soon! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inside Track Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Great! Thanks Chief V 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrigray Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thank you for the post. I've always liked GWB and felt history will prove him to be a great president but I've felt so alone because I live on the left coast and there are very few people who like him around here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillin' out Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thanks Chief! I too am a huge fan of W. Wow does this country need him now! But because of the internet, I am constantly leary of articles such as this. Wanting them to be true, but typically finding someone has "doctored" or "altered" the story. So for those of you who are wondering, it is confirmed by Snopes that the author was indeed at the White House for an award ceremony and further confirmed by Truth-or-Fiction that the author validated the internet story as his own words. Miss you GWB................ Everybody get out and VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE (unless you are a socialist pig, you can stay home) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxi Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thank you for the post. I concur this is the kind of man we need running America. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radar47 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 GOD is my leader. GO RV 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennowens98 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Thanks for the post! Wonderful story. When President Bush left the white house he stopped here in Midland,Texas to give a speech. It was awesome, and such an honor. It was an event I was proud to share with my daughter. Our City is really proud to hold the title of his childhood home town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hull_lottalove Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Very nice! My mom went to high school with Bruce Vincent and knows him well! This story is such an inspiration in the little town of Libby, MT! George W. Bush is a very honorable man! I don't agree with everything that he did but he is a man of integrity! That is what we need as a president! Lets go RV not just for us but for our country as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFlorida Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Chief, Awesome posting ...my type of leader and leadership all the way. God Bless us all and God Bless America. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longpalms Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I do not believe " The What," we have now would have done anything similar. God Bless America and God bless President Bush!! Thanks for the great post Chief! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 So this makes Bush a great President? No he was a good president for the things he did while in office. Personally the economy took a turn down in 2007 because of the change of watch in congress. When the dems took over.... the country went to crap. The housing market crash was caused by Freddie and Fannie. The problems there were created in the Clinton era, and when things started to look bad....Bush tried to curb Freddie and Fannie.... but Barney Franks and the Dems wouldnt hear of it. That is where the crash started. Personally I think Bush was a good president.... I also think that Obama is making BUSH an excetional president. Sometimes you dont know how good someone is till you see how BAD the next person is. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlablum Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 So this makes Bush a great President? Machcobra, No, many things did!! And to Chief, Thank you for the awesome post!!!!! Carla 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatic1 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 So this makes Bush a great President? No! It's not himself that made him a great president, it was GOD! << Galatians 6 >> King James Version -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 4But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5For every man shall bear his own burden. Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. 7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnToGod Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I was in a position close to Clinton one day because of my job and he asked me, "How about you officer, would you like a photo opportunity?" I said, "No thank you Sir." Great Day! We need a lot more people like you in ths country. Let's pray that the midterm election will awaken and invigorate us all. Of course: Chief, thanks for posting; very moving for me, especially since it is true and not some BS story from Oprah. GWB was the most maligned US President in history. All you liberal morons: Think of that the next time you click on the TV to watch one of the empty skirts on the Communist News Network (CNN). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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