Guest guest Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Yesterday, October, 21, 2008, Barack Obama came to visit Lake Worth, at Palm Beach Community College. My daughter, who has spina bifida and is a wheelchair-bound paraplegic, attends school there. She was awaiting his arrival in front of a long line of other people. When he arrived, she was able to see him get out of his vehicle. The next thing she knew the crowd engulfed her and pushed her out of the way so they could get close to Mr.Obama. Somehow, with everything else Mr.Obama had on his mind at this busy time, he was attentive to the situation. My daughter said, "He (Mr. Obama) grabbed me from the crowd and pulled me away from all of the people who were pushing me out of the way. He hugged me and whispered in my ear, "When I become president things will be better for you." She told me that she was so overwhelmed all she could do was cry. Then he hugged her again, and personally wheeled her wheelchair into the building, gave her two t-shirts and instructed the secret service to assist her to the VIP section, which is where she sat to watch the speech. I called everyone I know and shared this touching story because it speaks volumes to me, much more than any campaign speech, commercial, or debate. We were lucky enough to have a personal experience with Barack Obama, the man...the human. I am so overwhelmed that he was perceptive enough to observe what was happening to my daughter (as she was being swallowed by the thoughtless crowd) and that he took the time to remedy the situation (even though he was running late that very busy day.) This gave me insight into the type of person he is in everyday life. He didn't have to go into the crowd and save her, he could have pretended he didn't see her and go about his business, or he could have instructed the secret service to help her. But, he didn't. He took his time and made a difference...right there...right then...no fancy campaign speech, no media coverage...just his true essence, shinning through, with an incredible act of kindness that one Tuesday Morning. I felt compelled to share this story with others, so they too, can get a glimpse of the inner essence of this man. It is not often we have the opportunity to see the true nature of a person making a spontaneous choice in a difficult situation. Mr. Obama's choice lets me know that he is attentive to his environment, willing to get involved, compassionate, and will make a change...even in the seemingly small problems of everyday life. Barack Obama, won this our hearts, because of this seemingly simple act of kindness to our daughter who was being swallowed by a thoughtless crowd. If he would stand up for her like he did, I now believe without ANY doubt he would stand up for this country and do the right thing. Mr. Obama you have my vote. You touched us beyond what I can express with mere words. Dawn Leacock Please share our story...pass it on............................. - ---------------------------------------------- Broward Health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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