Suzanne’s Blog

I thought these pictures were gorgeous, so I’m putting them up.  

President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle danced their night through as First couple… attending no fewer than 10 inaugural balls! They might as well compete as contestants in a marathon dance contest because I’m amazed at their energy level after such an early start to their special day. Not forgetting they surely didn’t get good sleep the night before in anticipation of the big day.

Inaugural ball is a tradition in America and it’s significant to note that Mr Obama’s series of balls kicked off with what’s dubbed the “Neighbourhood Ball”.

Assuring. He’s not forgotten the people.
Remember, they’ve given him so much.

And then there were parties for everyone else. The Mid-Atlantic Ball attended by Governors, the Home States Ball for family and old friends from their hometown, the Youth Ball where Obama was greeted like a rock start and so on. He’s made sure he didn’t miss anybody out.

Assuring again I’d say.

It’s a sign or an early indicator of his style of leadership – whatever he does he’s focused on his people. This quality is especially appreciated at times like now when confidence is falling and insecurity is setting in among many today.

Amazing too at the stamina both the President and the First Lady has shown. Like I said, it’s been a looong day for them and apparently they were visibly fatigued wth Mr Obama often almost tripping on his wife’s dress. But President Obama is already back in office next morning, reporting to work at 8.35am, taking a fully charged schedule. Hey, this guy is now the leader of the world’s superpower and he’s got daunting foreign and domestic challenges to grapple with which will require 1000 times the energy, stamina and perserverence on his part to get them done I presume. 

     

Well, at this point all I can say is that it’s a relief he’s a young and healthy President, and of course sensible and smart too. We’re in extraordinary times calling for extraordinary measures, requiring extraordinary effort from especially our leaders. At least I trust President Obama to have the energy and vigor to endure the immense pressures that come with the job – both physical and mental.