The Wearing of Many Hats! My Thoughts on Michelle Obama!

Our First lady, Michelle Obama

Wow, once again, I am sitting here with all of these thoughts going through my head...trying to figure out who I would like to discuss..and one of the first women that come to mind is Michelle Obama. I am not a big political guru, but I do like to follow what's happening in our political world. I must say--when I look at the world of Michelle Obama, it really inspires me to keep focused and to stay motivated!

I don't know her entire background, but this lady has developed into a motivating force for women across the world! Not only does she have firm political beliefs, but what is probably most impressive to me are her personal beliefs! She is a strong advocate for family values and strives to keep her political life from changing her personal values. I've watched her in some of those interviews, and you can tell, cameras rolling or not, she is "serious" when it comes to bringing those two Obama girls up right! LOL! I recall on one interview, I think she even stressed that even though they have staff who can make their beds for them, she requires them to do it themselves! What a lesson in personal responsibility! Makes me feel kind of bad that my boys still slide by sometimes without making their beds!

I look at her interacting with her two girls on television, and it reminds me of me and my two boys. I see her supporting her husband in his endeavors, and it reminds me of how I play the supportive role for my own husband. I see how she tries to retain her composure when she feels the heat from the public view, but somehow, I feel like I can just sense her emotions--the feelings of joy, disappointment, relief...the entire realm of ups and downs that she must feel on a daily basis in her demanding role as First Lady. These are some of the same emotions many women feel across this country! It's just so comforting and inspiring to see her handle all these different and challenging roles..it encourages me to keep striving in my own personal life.

I can only imagine her doing the same things I do during the week...monitoring homework, quizzing the kids on their friends and happenings at school...just trying to hold it all together! It's almost like you are the nucleus...and you're trying to keep all these things happening around you together and functioning as they are supposed to! In a role such as this, we so often find very little time for ourselves. So I can only imagine if sometimes at the end of the day when the house (in her case, the White House) is quiet..does she catch a few moments to reflect on the day..and pray for the safety of her family just as so many of us do ourselves.

There are so many more things I could say about this phenomenal woman...whether you agree with her political views or not, I think she should be given credit as an outstanding role model and positive leader. I mean, I recall seeing her on television segments out working in the garden with youngsters, doing physical exercises with school children, and she still managed to accept (and won) a push-up challenge from Ellen DeGeneres! This lady promotes physical well-being, mental aptitude, and personal responsibility! I am just so honored to have a First Lady who seems so approachable and genuine. I admire her sincerity, her honesty, and her commitment to the things she feels are important. Hats off to our First Lady, Michelle Obama!