I only wish Ann Dunham (Stanley Ann Dunham Soetoro) was alive to see this.

[Bread and Circus]

I think about Barack Obama's mom a lot and I think genetically and spiritually a lot of what is great about him comes from her. I think she'd be mightily impressed and swelling with pride at the accomplishments and history made by her son. From what I know of her, she seems to have the essence of the quintessential liberal and progressive.

This world needs more people like her.

So, as happy as I am this is finally coming home with a victory for Obama, I am sad to think Barack's mother can only be here with us in spirit. But with hope and faith that our country will get better, I'd like to make my own personal tribute to her on what will be the start of a new beginning.

:grouphug:

[TwilightGardener]

1. I imagine Obama feels the same way today.

[Coexist]

2. amen

[babylonsister]

3. Me, too! Thanks for remembering her! nt

[BklynChick]

4. I know, me too.

[Faygo Kid]

5. Nice thought. I'm sure he'll remember her when he accepts the nomination.

[tnlefty]

14. I must say that I really like that picture, and I've saved the

Time magazine that had it on the cover! It just looks like a Mom and her son, and look where the son is today!

Sentimental on my part I realize, I'm a Mom of 3 boys, and it just struck me that this looks like photos of my family. :toast:

[virtualobserver]

6. very well put......she planted some very powerful seeds in her son's mind.

He is the person that she imagined could change this country.

[featherman]

7. Nice sentiment... wish it could have happened

[VolcanoJen]

8. Sigh. Me, too.

She's in my avatar, but I think avatars are down right now due to heavy traffic.

I salute you, Stanley Ann. Most unconventional nominee's mom ever!

[PearliePoo2]

9. I saw an interview months ago

He was asked what his Mother's reaction would be to his running for president and he smiled and softly said,"She'd cry...."

[Diane R]

10. And his father, too. Sad that neither parent could see this day.

[Bread and Circus]

11. Kick for great justice!

[grantcart]

12. ,..

[ellisonz]

13. Awww....

:)

[DeepModem Mom]

15. I've thought of her with each of his successes, wishing she had been able to share them. nt