Comments on: National Service and Song… and Middle East Work

By: Betsy

Betsy — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:47:49 +0000

She’s a very tall lady. I’m sure she said to herself that she wasn’t going to wear heels this a.m. But I’m wondering if she wore heels last night since no one could see her feet. What a beautiful dress she wore. Unfortunately the small train in back caused some problems while they were dancing.

By: Audiegrl

Audiegrl — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:35:55 +0000

OT, did anyone notice Michelle had on flats this morning? I know her feet were killing her last night. Hope Barack did not step on her toes while dancing, that is something my husband always does. LOL

By: TaylorMarsh

TaylorMarsh — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:17:10 +0000

Obama has already begun working on the Middle East. See Gibbs’ statement.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:14:58 +0000

Oops I reread AG’s post, it was last year so I will order it.

By: TaylorMarsh

TaylorMarsh — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:14:56 +0000

last year, betsy.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:13:59 +0000

By the way, is the movie already out? I saw at the end of the clip that it was going to be out in Feb. Was that this year or was it last year. If it was last year, I’m going to order the DVD.

By: TaylorMarsh

TaylorMarsh — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:12:46 +0000

Just posted a statement by Gibbs on Obama’s day so far. Should be uploaded in a second. He’s been busy.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:12:11 +0000

Yes Taylor. And now the song has more meaning for me. I have to say that it is and always has been a favorite of mine. And you were so right about this morning. What a beautiful rendition of it. Does anyone know who the singer was.

By: TaylorMarsh

TaylorMarsh — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:08:37 +0000

Life sure isn’t fair, Betsy. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, is the saying. I’ve held on to it along my own rough road.

By: Iceblinkjm

Iceblinkjm — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:07:57 +0000

The Obama’s, Biden’s and Clinton’s all in row. What a statement.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:58:29 +0000

I choked up when Amazing Grace was first hummed and then sung. It was sung by a friend at our sons funeral.

Thank you AG, I too thought it was a religious song. It just shows we learn something new every day.

By: TaylorMarsh

TaylorMarsh — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:54:09 +0000

Thanks, AG. It's a perfect day to share that! I enjoyed the movie very much.

What a voice.

By: Audiegrl

Audiegrl — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:51:03 +0000

For those who enjoyed the Amazing Grace song at the service today, I wanted to pass along this great movie produced last year about how the song came about.

I had always thought is was just a religious song, but it has a compelling story behind it.

The movie is about William Wilberforce, who, as a Member of Parliament, navigated the world of 18th Century backroom politics to end the slave trade in the British Empire. Albert Finney plays John Newton, a confidante of Wilberforce who inspires him to pursue a life of service to humanity. John Newton, after spending the early part of his life as a slave-ship captain, wrote the song Amazing Grace because of the anguish and redemption he felt. So the song became a rally cry for people trying to stop slavery in England.

It took Willberforce 15 years, but he got the Abolition Act passed in 1807, prohibiting British slave-ship. His health was failing, but he spent the rest of his life fighting to end slavery.

Here is a link to the movie website :-)

http://www.amazinggracemovie.com/index.php