THANK YOU PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As a proud supporter who knew in 2004 that you would someday be our President and Leader, one who stands firmly in your camp, and will be there volunteering, contributing, and working for you and your efforts until your last day in office in 2016.  Thank you.

I am not exhausted of supporting you.  I see you. It has always been clear to me what your vision was, and I have marveled at your strength, commitment, and temperament, in face of all the obstruction and downright hatred that has been hurled at you, but you have inspired me to be stronger through your strength of purpose, and your dogged determination to forge ahead in the face of the ridiculous, and sometimes petty opposition.

There were times when I faltered, but you did not, and for that I thank you, because you created a powerful contrast that cannot go unnoticed.  You are a brilliant strategist, a master chess player, and a political genius.

I see you, Mr. President.  I pray for you, and sometimes I have feared for the well-being of your absolutely amazingly beautiful family.  Your rock and partner Michelle Obama is an inspiration, and one of the sweetest, gentlest, warmest, First Ladies we have been graced with.  Your beautiful daughters are a part of our future, and I am awed at the love and closeness you and your family exude. Sasha and Malia will carry the torch for you for many years to come, as the product of a profoundly loving relationship.

I am so grateful for you, Mr. President.  Oh, it has been hard this past year!  Every obstacle natural and man-made has been thrown in your path, but like the amazing athlete you are, you dribbled your ball, you did your fake moves, you got around your opponent, and swoosh nothing but net! You also had some good slam dunks, and several hail Mary passes during the lame duck.  You hit several 3-pointers, and quite a few slam dunks. It has been absolutely fascinating to watch you.  Few people really see you, but I do.

Thank you for all the changes you have put into place.  Thank you for the lessons in resilience and grace in facing down those who have sought to paint a picture of you that is just an illusion.  Thank you for everything you have done for us.

Happy New Year Mr. President!