27 October 2012

what started as a normal saturday

today was the day for a long-awaited shopping trip with out-of-state relatives. we shopped all morning at the mall, buying shoes and scarves and kitchen gadgets, then drove to a nearby restaurant for lunch, to sit leisurely and visit and get caught up on each others lives. while we were there, many dark suits began appearing and, before we knew it, they were announcing the president of the united states was coming to the restaurant. the president. the president! and arrive he did. he came over to our table. he shook my hand. he smiled and asked my name. he looked me in the eye and told me we need more teachers doing what i do.

this must be what bieber-fever feels like to a teenager. today, i met the president of the united states.

12 comments:

Cassie said...

What an amazing day! That would be quite the experience! Serendipitous, yes!

37paddington said...

Better than beiber fever! Woo hoo!!!

ZEKE said...

What a fun surprise!

Tabor said...

I think the only place he has not visited is my town! Glad you had such a nice surprise.

l said...

Amazing Chris, thank you so much for sharing!

Unknown said...

well, that certainly takes a leisurely lunch and elevates it just *slightly*. Great surprise!

...greatfully, unique in Him said...

Yes, a very exciting day indeed! No matter what side you're on...

Unknown said...

very cool :) I love it when ordinary days become extraordinary memories .

marie grady palcic said...

omgosh, how awesome is that!! excited to even read about it :)

R. J. said...

How historic! Your grandchildren will have photos to sell on EBay.

House of Clouse said...

That is so exciting! I would love to have that experience one day :)

-B said...

That is awesome!