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Barack Obama

Cha

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4. She was in tears.. Tears of joy!

Reply to WhiteTara (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 12, 2014, 09:36 PM

Apr 2014

"Last week, the heartwarming photograph of a young girl in tears after meeting President Obama took the Internet by storm.

The image, captured by White House photographer Pete Souza, features Janiya Penny, an 8-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., who finally had her dream come true through the Make-A-Wish foundation.

Penny has sickle cell anemia, a life-threatening disease that often leaves her in excruciating pain. She was approached by Make-A-Wish almost three years ago. When they found out that she wanted to meet the President, they tried to get her to change her wish -- they just weren't sure they could make it happen."

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/06/janiya-penny-eight-year-o_n_1943530.html

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Mahalo for the Recs, Peeps.. nary Cha Apr 2014 #1

The little girl hiding her eyes is really cute. WhiteTara Apr 2014 #2

She was in tears.. Tears of joy! Cha Apr 2014 #4

I never fail to be amazed and pleased when I see photos SheilaT Apr 2014 #3

President Obama does have a natural gift of being able to Cha Apr 2014 #5

I suppose what stands out so much is that he is a president SheilaT Apr 2014 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Apr 2014 #7

Wish Impact sheshe2 Apr 2014 #8

Janiya Penny was so happy to get her wish she cried, she.. :) I can imagine it helps the kids Cha Apr 2014 #9

Such a strong amazing child, Janiya. sheshe2 Apr 2014 #10

She's so cute! treestar Apr 2014 #11

I thought that was such a neat shot from Pete Souza.. all the grown up feet and Cha Apr 2014 #12

***smiles*** hopemountain Apr 2014 #13

Hey hopemountain! Mahalo Cha Apr 2014 #14

Thanks for the beautiful OP, Cha. IrishAyes Apr 2014 #15

Good to see you, IrishAyes! You're Cha Apr 2014 #16

I've been laboring in other vineyards, but will never leave DU or the BOG. IrishAyes Apr 2014 #17

I figured you'd be busy elsewhere or as you so colorfully put it.. Cha Apr 2014 #18

Well, he's surrounded by new sources influential than I could ever be; IrishAyes Apr 2014 #19

KICK for COOL! Cha Apr 2014 #20

Despite the machinations of his detractors & bashers, there's no doubt this POTUS has a huge heart! Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #21

We're Lucky to have him and we're also Lucky Cha Apr 2014 #22

Refreshing and so much better than this.... yuiyoshida Apr 2014 #23

MUCH better that that! Kath1 Apr 2014 #24

Hey Kath! Cha Apr 2014 #25

Lend a hand.. Cha Apr 2014 #26