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Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Bishop T. D Jakes pens farewell message to President Barack Obama

The outgoing president who is the first black man to be elected president of the United States of America having been in office since 2008 and had served two terms since elected gave his presidential farewell speech few hours ago back at his home town in Chicago. Thanking all Americans for making him a better President and a better man. Also stressing out the fact that we are all created equal, endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights, among them life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He went further to appreciate his wife of 25 years for her support.  Amidst tears, thanking her for taking up a role she didn't ask for with grace and grit and style and good humor. Also saying that she made the White House a place that belongs to everybody. Appreciating her for being his best friend of 25 years.  With so much love for his children Maria and Sasha, he said of all that he has done in this life, he is proud to be their dad.
The whole world will miss him though.
Here is what Bishop T. D Jakes had to say.


"Many years ago I stood with my father and watched Dr King deliver his famous "I have a dream" speech. 
I never realized that I would grow up to see our nation's first African American president! My father never knew that his son would be asked eight years ago to have the extreme honor to deliver the sermon of his inauguration. 
Since then we have laughed, debated tough issues, and prayed together on multiple occasions. 
Tonight as I listened at his farewell speech, I had to express with pride and respect my appreciation for all I know he endured. He has carried himself with a dignity and resolve that defies duplication! As we come to the close of an era, I want to say thank you Mr. President for taking on an often thankless job. 
You modeled fatherhood, mastered the art of a husband, and lead us through eight years of unbelievable turbulence! We are grateful for your service to our country, to our people, and to this generation! 
God bless you and God's speed! My prayers go with you! #obamafarewell #farewellpresidentobama @barackobama"