at the end of a beautiful day…

[sheshe2]

By Chipsticks
http://theobamadiary.com/



@petesouza: Pres Obama inscribes a book at Nelson Mandela’s desk at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Johannesburg

And a smile …. look out for the two young women from seven seconds, they’re, well, quite excited:



http://theobamadiary.com/2013/06/29/at-the-end-of-a-beautiful-day/

[Cha]

1. There have been some extraordinarily beautiful days in Africa,

and the Obama Diary has been magnificent in capturing it all, she. Thank you for bringing this to the BOG.

Barack Obama Speaks With Mandela's Wife

"Barack Obama has told Nelson Mandela's wife he hopes the ailing former leader "draws peace and comfort from the time he's spending with loved ones".

The US President spoke by telephone to Graca Machel while she stayed at the 94-year-old's hospital bedside.

Mr Obama also met two of the Nobel Peace laureate's daughters and eight of his grandchildren at a private meeting, which lasted 30 minutes, at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Johannesburg.

In a statement after the visit, he said: "I also reaffirmed the profound impact that his legacy has had in building a free South Africa, and in inspiring people around the world - including me.

"That's a legacy that we must all honour in our own lives."



http://news.sky.com/story/1109504/barack-obama-speaks-with-mandelas-wife

BOG

[sheshe2]

2. The trip to Africa, amazing!

You are right Cha, we would not have seen this unfold without TOD!

That must have been a difficult phone call to make for the First Lady and The President, you can see that in the picture.As always they would have done it with grace and heartfelt feelings for the Mandelas.





BOG

"The struggle here against apartheid, for freedom, Madiba’s moral courage, this country’s historic transition to a free and democratic nation has been a personal inspiration to me, has been an inspiration to the world."

What has happened in South Africa shows the "power of principle" and people standing up for what’s right continues to shine as a beacon, he said.

http://news.sky.com/story/1109504/barack-obama-speaks-with-mandelas-wife

[Cha]

3. Beautiful pic of Nelson and Grace.. Mahalo, she~

From your post via TOD, she http://www.democraticunderground.com/110211492

and this one from TOD.. Making the very most of their trip to Africa..



http://theobamadiary.com/2013/06/29/oh-what-a-week/

As always they would have done it with grace and heartfelt feelings for the Mandelas.

They're speaklng for us all, she..
BOG

[sheshe2]

4. You are right, Cha~

They have always spoken for us both here and abroad.

BOG

[Cha]

5. I was looking for this quote earlier and here it is right in bigtree's post..

Mandela's wife issued a statement after speaking with President Obama on the telephone:

"I have drawn strength from the support received from President Barack Obama, Michelle, Malia and Sasha," Ms Machel said. "Having taken the time to telephone me to express their solidarity and meet our children they have added a touch of personal warmth that is characteristic of the Obama family."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023128426#post4

BOG

[sheshe2]

6. Thank you for the link

to bigtree's post, Cha.

What a beautiful quote from the Mandelas. Our Ambassador in Chief~



A member of the crowd holding a vigil outside the Pretoria hospital where Nelson Mandela is being treated

http://theobamadiary.com/

BOG

[freshwest]

7. All I can say is...

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[sheshe2]

8. Sooo sweet~

freshwest~

[Politicub]

9. Inspirational post

Lifts the spirit.

Thanks, she!

[sheshe2]

12. Thank you politicub~ nt

[Jamaal510]

10. My President is left-handed just like me.

[sheshe2]

11. ^^^^^THIS!^^^^^^

Congratulations Jamaal****