George and Barbara Bush on their Wedding Day Jan. 6, 1945
As everyone knows or should know, our former President George H.W. Bush (41st President 1989-1993) passed away on November 30, 2018 at the age of 94. It’s not surprising since the love of his life, Barbara, passed away on April of this year.
At the Inaugural Ball 1989
Mrs. Bush made a decision to go into comfort care when her health was continuing to fail. She wanted to be in the comfort of her family at home towards the end of her life. She probably looked around at her family knowing they would be okay even after she was gone. She knew she was fortunate she was to have a husband who was distinguished in he military, politically, and in the community. She also had a son who become a two-term President (43rd President 2001-2009) and another who become a Governor (43rd Governor of Florida 1999-2007), Barbara knew how lucky and blessed she was to see their successes.
But Mrs. Bush had a piece of her heart that was missing when her first daughter, Robin died of leukemia at the age of 4.
We know by reading some articles by Mrs. Bush that the loss of Robin never eased. I imagine President Bush also looked at his offspring’s success and truly missed the love of his life, Barbara and said, “It’s time for me to join her and our little Robin.”
Whether or not you agreed with President George H.W. Bush politically, you must admire his service to the Country. Throughout his marriage to Barbara, they would continuously write love letters to each other which I find to be very endearing.
It’s a rarity, especially when you’re under a microscope for the world to see you go through struggles together and to be able to hold on. They say if you want to be successful in any aspect of your life, you have to look at examples of someone who is successful in that field. So, look at the Bushes for a role model to be successful in marriage. They honored the most important part of their vows: “In sickness and in health, I will love you until death do us part.”
God bless them both. Thank you for an example of what love and commitment is all about. C.M.
At the Feb. 5, 2017 Super Bowl 51 Coin Toss
