Subscribe
The Daily Grind Video
CLOSE

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama may be soaking up the sun while the rest of us freeze our buns off, but they haven’t forgotten about us.

The First Family wished the nation a Merry Christmas from Hawaii, where they are celebrating the holiday, and gave a special shout-out to the troops serving our country. FLOTUS also pointed out that some of the White House holiday decorations honored veterans, troops and military families.

“Our extraordinary men and women in uniform are serving so that the rest of us can enjoy the blessings we cherish during the holidays.  But that means many of our troops are far from home and far from family.  They’re spending some extra time on the phone with their loved ones back home. Or they’re setting up video chats so they can watch as the presents are opened.  So today, we want all of our troops to know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season,” Obama said, adding that many troops and new veteran will be spending their first Christmas in years with their families with the war in Iraq over and the U.S. commitment in Afghanistan winding down.

“That’s something we all can be thankful for,” Michelle Obama said. She and the president encouraged people to reach out and help those in their communities “who could use a hand up.”

Hawaii may be a celebration for the First Family, but their work is never done.

On Christmas Eve, Michelle Obama helped answer calls from children as part of the annual “NORAD Tracks Santa” program run by the Northern American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

And President Obama was briefed on the ongoing violence in South Sudan, telling Congress on Sunday that he may take further military action to protect Americans in the country. But he still took some time off to take in a basketball game, play some golf, and enjoy his family.

“This is a season for millions of Americans to be together with family, to continue long-held holiday traditions, and to show our gratitude to those we love.  And along the way, some of us might even watch a little basketball or eat some Christmas cookies, too,” Obama said.

You don’t have to tell us twice, Mr. President.

SOURCE: CBS | VIDEO SOURCE: White House YouTube

Pictures Of President Obama Doing Mad Regular Things (PHOTOS)
Global Grind "G" logo
0 photos