Bush Socks Obama

      If you haven't read one of my blog pages in the past you may not know I am a hard core Republican. While I usually judge presidential candidates on their individual accomplishments rather than their political standings, I do see myself as being on the Republican side of the isle. Having said that, you will understand how I am such a follower of former President George Bush..  George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of this country,...but so much more. Born to an affluent family, Bush had the opportunity to sit out World War II in one of his father's many businesses, but he volunteered for the Navy.

    
       On his 18th birthday he joined the Navy and became a pilot. He was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS San Jacinto and piloted an Avenger dive bomber. If you are unaware of this antiquated procedure, a dive bomber would attack from about ten thousand feet and dive straight down at their target before releasing their bombs and pull up just before plunging into the target or ocean. All the while, the target has multiple anti-aircraft guns firing up at you. I can think of no other job in the military that took more determination or dedication. Young Bush was shot down once and immediately flew the next mission the following day.

       This is the man that following the war took his chances on a job in the oil fields of West Texas and became a success on his own. He would be a Congressman, an Ambassador to the United Nations, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Vice-President to Ronald Reagan, and ultimately, President of the United States.
    If there is an idiosyncrasy of the former President, maybe it is his socks. He has always worn striped and wild patterned socks. Just this past February after he had been in the hospital with the flu, he visited the Houston Texan Cheerleaders to thank them for visiting him while he was hospitalized. His socks were on display for the entire world. 

   
  President Bush made a return to the White House this week..He joined current President Obama in recognizing the five thousandth person in the Points of Light program, started by Bush to initiate volunteer service. While at the White House, Mister Bush made a present of a pair of his socks to Obama.

  
   No, not the pair he was wearing, but a brand new pair. President Bush has been in a wheelchair for the past year as his 89 year old legs are giving out on him, but his mind is still alert. He remembered most of the White House staff by name, and enjoyed the smile his present brought to the current President.

  
   The responsibilities of the high office are more than one man can handle, so it is understandable for current Presidents to call and seek counsel from former Presidents. Mister Obama was quick to admit he had sought the advice of Mister Bush on more than one occasion. He also 'tweeted' his thanks for the socks later in the day. God Bless both men and guide them in these difficult days.