Barack Obama

sheshe2

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2. Thanks for your beautiful response, Cha.

Mon Dec 9, 2013, 08:52 PM

Dec 2013

Beautiful heartfelt pictures. That second picture. I love that. The children holding the candles, they are not weeping, they smile. They smile because they know they are safer for all that TaTa did for them.

Tata – This isiXhosa word means “father” and is a term of endearment that many South Africans use for Mr Mandela. Since he is a father figure to many, they call him Tata regardless of their own age.

http://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/names

I love the fact that the memorial will be held at a soccer stadium. I may be able to watch some of it, I work at 2. However I have to vote before work so will have to be getting ready earlier that usual.

I would love that you read this...sadly it was for the most part viewed by none. I was the only one that rec'ed it. The Nelson Mandela Foundation. It's worth the look.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024150504

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Mahalo for this beautiful informative Cha Dec 2013 #1

Thanks for your beautiful response, Cha. sheshe2 Dec 2013 #2

Rec button's missing, at least right now. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #3

Thanks, sweets~ sheshe2 Dec 2013 #5

I see it reappeared, probably just to make a fool of me. 'sokay. I'm tough. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #6

That crowd picture, the first one with the woman front center holding the baby; IrishAyes Dec 2013 #4

It is a compelling photo for the spirit of Madiba who Cha Dec 2013 #7

It shows so much real love and trust. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #9

Lovely photos mcar Dec 2013 #10

You're so very Welcome, mcar~ Cha Dec 2013 #11

Wonderful people. Here's Barack's statement (sorry if it's been posted already): freshwest Dec 2013 #8

I had not viewed this, thank you so much for posting! sheshe2 Dec 2013 #12