JFSinIL Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I mean, she is still alive, right? What mom would not be there to see her son become President? I saw his in-laws plenty..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 She died several years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 She died of breast cancer in 1995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMominTX Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I believe she has been dead for several years. I remember seeing something about her dying from cancer some years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 yes... Was Joe Biden's mother there? I didn't see her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 OK - I just wondered. I knew the Grandma had recently passed on. See - I am sooo out of the loop!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 yes... Was Joe Biden's mother there? I didn't see her. She was there...she was in a wheelchair until just before she came to the steps to walk down by the podium seats, then leaning heavily on an escort's arm, and I saw someone carrying what looked like a blanket following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 yes... Was Joe Biden's mother there? I didn't see her. Yep. I want to say she's 92. She was there and looked healthy and proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 The gramma of the hour was Michelle Obama's mom. She put all the older people to shame. She looked strong and pretty :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Darn spry 92 year old, that one. She cracks me up. And Joe looks so much like her, it's a little eerie sometimes. I'm glad nothing happened and she was able to be there. Much shorter trip than the DNC, that's for sure. It just occurred to me that I hadn't seen her. I also didn't see Barbara Bush, or anything of Laura except the side of her head.... you'd think I was multitasking or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 The gramma of the hour was Michelle Obama's mom. She put all the older people to shame. She looked strong and pretty :) I KNOW!!!! Isn't she beautiful? I see where Michelle Obama gets it from. Of course, I am in the camp who thinks Mrs. Obama is beautiful and elegant and strong and incredible . . . so that's where I'm coming from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I mean, she is still alive, right? What mom would not be there to see her son become President? I saw his in-laws plenty..... His grandmother died a couple months ago. She was the last, besides his half-sister, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I was thinking what it might feel like to be Michelle Obama's mom. I am thinking it feels awesome. All her care and love brings her to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camibami Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 My kids asked where his parents were, its natural to wonder. I knew they had both died some years ago, and most recently his grandmother. SO sad they couldn't see this day- he is so young after all. I'm betting they are awfully proud in heaven though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 So sad that of their parents she is the only one left alive. Michelle's father passed before they were even engaged. She represented them all with such dignity and joy. I can only imagine what pride she felt. And to have the grandchildren by her side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I KNOW!!!! Isn't she beautiful? I see where Michelle Obama gets it from. Of course, I am in the camp who thinks Mrs. Obama is beautiful and elegant and strong and incredible . . . so that's where I'm coming from. I read an interview with Reader's Digest (both she and Cindy McCain took part). I think First Lady Obama is an EXCELLENT role model for young girls. She's worked very hard to get to where she is today (besides being First Lady, I mean). Cindy McCain, while an excellent person, would've been an unwilling role model at best. I'm glad McCain lost, more for Cindy than anyone else (yes, yes, historical, etc, and I voted for Obama, but I mean, I'm glad he lost vs. glad Obama won, IYKWIM). The whole thing was tearing her apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I read an interview with Reader's Digest (both she and Cindy McCain took part). I think First Lady Obama is an EXCELLENT role model for young girls. She's worked very hard to get to where she is today (besides being First Lady, I mean). Cindy McCain, while an excellent person, would've been an unwilling role model at best. I'm glad McCain lost, more for Cindy than anyone else (yes, yes, historical, etc, and I voted for Obama, but I mean, I'm glad he lost vs. glad Obama won, IYKWIM). The whole thing was tearing her apart. I know what you mean about Cindy McCain being a little bit shy of the spotlight. I think that's why I admire her. She isn't looking for accolades, she just does her tons of humanitarian work quietly without fanfare. She probably would have been a little hesitant. I think Michelle Obama is a beautiful, accomplished lady. I'm excited to see what she will bring to the first lady's role. I'm sure it will be fun to watch her and her 2 girls travel and represent the USA around the world. What a fascinating time for them! I didn't vote for Obama, but, I do love the unity I sense right now in the US and I love the excitement and hope that is in everyone's eyes. I really hope that people take that to the next level and take on some responsibility for bringing the country through this rough time. It's not all the politician's responsibility. I'm praying for President Obama. I know that he really does have the best interest of the USA at heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I know what you mean about Cindy McCain being a little bit shy of the spotlight. I think that's why I admire her. She isn't looking for accolades, she just does her tons of humanitarian work quietly without fanfare. She probably would have been a little hesitant. I think Michelle Obama is a beautiful, accomplished lady. I'm excited to see what she will bring to the first lady's role. I'm sure it will be fun to watch her and her 2 girls travel and represent the USA around the world. What a fascinating time for them! I didn't vote for Obama, but, I do love the unity I sense right now in the US and I love the excitement and hope that is in everyone's eyes. I really hope that people take that to the next level and take on some responsibility for bringing the country through this rough time. It's not all the politician's responsibility. I'm praying for President Obama. I know that he really does have the best interest of the USA at heart. Dayle, how refressing your words are. Thank you for posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I know what you mean about Cindy McCain being a little bit shy of the spotlight. I think that's why I admire her. She isn't looking for accolades, she just does her tons of humanitarian work quietly without fanfare. She probably would have been a little hesitant. I think Michelle Obama is a beautiful, accomplished lady. I'm excited to see what she will bring to the first lady's role. I'm sure it will be fun to watch her and her 2 girls travel and represent the USA around the world. What a fascinating time for them! I didn't vote for Obama, but, I do love the unity I sense right now in the US and I love the excitement and hope that is in everyone's eyes. I really hope that people take that to the next level and take on some responsibility for bringing the country through this rough time. It's not all the politician's responsibility. I'm praying for President Obama. I know that he really does have the best interest of the USA at heart. From what little I've read (Cindy McCain doesn't do many interviews), she outright hates the spotlight. I am a Republican, this is the first election I've crossed party lines. I like Cindy McCain, but she would have been miserable in the spotlight for four years. She is an incredibly decent, good lady and gives of herself freely, but she sincerely does not want the spotlight. I identify with her in that respect, I hate being the center of attention. That's one of the reasons I voted how I did. It seemed cruel to force her to become a 'social butterfly' especially considering her 'welcome' to Washington the first time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova mama Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It just occurred to me that I hadn't seen her. I also didn't see Barbara Bush, or anything of Laura except the side of her head.... you'd think I was multitasking or something. George HW and Barbara Bush atteneded, and they looked very cute in their matching purple scarves. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 She died of breast cancer in 1995. I thought it was ovarian cancer? I think it was..... no matter. It's sad she didn't live to see her son become President. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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