Now aged 18 and 15, Malia and Sasha were 10 and 7 when their dad was first elected, and in a moving post on Facebook, he reminisced about seeing them grow up.
Speaking about his time in the White House, he said:
“For me, this house has served as the backdrop to the tough decisions and trying times that often characterize the Presidency. But it’s also been home — it’s where Michelle and I have watched our daughters grow into the funny, smart, humble, and extraordinary young women they are today.
And When I look back over the years, what strikes me most about my girls is that, despite the challenges that have come their way, they have remained extraordinarily kind. They treat people with the respect and understanding that all of us deserve — no matter who we are, where we come from, who we love, or what we believe. It’s that bedrock belief in decency that can only come from an inherent optimism about the road ahead. And it’s what I find in all the young people I meet when I travel the country and the world.”
He finished the post by urging people to remind their children “why we are so thankful for them”:
“Because of them, I feel more certain than ever that — no matter what lies ahead — America will always be shaped by those who strive to be kind, giving, and fearless about the future. I’m grateful for that.”
With his powerful words, Obama shared a few pictures of his family over the past eight years.
He’s going to be missed.
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