Let's take a break from Trump. Keep him in the back of you mind, though, because he's real. But now that there are only 8 days (at the time I'm posting this) in his term, let's take a minute to honor Obama. He was one of our best presidents and in only eight years, he totally flipped the fate of this country. Despite having to clean up the huge mess left by Bush (who wasn't bad, just stupid), Obama was able to advance the country in a way that was unimaginable at the time he took office. He ended the war in Iraq, killed Osama Bin Laden, and and repealed "Don't ask, don't tell". He made the country more accepting to outsiders and suddenly, he made it okay to be different. Watching his farewell speech was heartbreaking. It was watching the end of all of his hard work, determination, and progress. From day one, he worked night and day to make this very country better for us citizens and made sure that no matter what our financial situation, that we could get healthcare and live a reasonable life. Despite the haters who weren't able to fully comprehend his actions, he built a true wonder of a country. And unfortunately, he is now leaving. Just for old time's sake, I'd like to bring back his first time being sworn in (click here).
It wasn't just Barack though, it's also Michelle. Unlike some, she did her job as a First Lady very well. She started many movements to keep the youth, and the future of America, happy, healthy, and successful. Her "Let's Move!", "Reach Higher", "Joining Forces", and "Let Girls Learn" initiatives encouraged young people to get up and do something, anything, with their lives. Her words and actions affected kids in an actually effective way, and her words mattered. She made just as much of a difference, if not more, as Barack.
Together, the Obamas ensured the security and happiness of American Citizens big and small. No matter who's our president now, it's going to be very difficult for these impacts to be undone. It's sad to see them go and be replaced by their exact opposites. Still, no matter what happens next, they will always be remembered.
