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LittleGirl

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53. crying too

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 09:17 AM

Nov 2012

A couple of years ago, my neighbor and I were chatting and he invited me and my husband over to celebrate his marriage to his partner. We were new to the block so he was somewhat hesitant to say what he was saying. They were driving to Iowa to get married and having a party when they returned from their honeymoon. He was saying that (at the time) 5 states recognized their marriage (not Indiana) and I just got choked up. I had to bite my lip and he stopped in mid-sentence and hugged me. I said, I'm so sorry that this country doesn't recognize your marriage like it should be. We've been friends since.

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I just love that. K&R closeupready Nov 2012 #1

ok, this seriously made me cry. faithfulcitizen Nov 2012 #2

me too n/t winterpark Nov 2012 #6

Right? truebrit71 Nov 2012 #10

Me too 1gobluedem Nov 2012 #15

Yeah, I'm right there with you..I just read it.. It's a beautiful letter. Cha Nov 2012 #20

+1 freshwest Nov 2012 #29

me too. He always knows what the right thing to say is. Whisp Nov 2012 #33

got the fat man here in tears... 6502 Nov 2012 #49

me too AsahinaKimi Nov 2012 #51

Me too, and that NEVER happens. dangerdoll Nov 2012 #57

Ok, now I'm crying at work. Recced. yardwork Nov 2012 #3

Everything makes me weep. I am weepy. I wept when reading sweet Sophia's Ninga Nov 2012 #4

How many Presidents would take the time goclark Nov 2012 #16

OK, cried again. Second time in the last hour or two already. Care Acutely Nov 2012 #5

Made me cry too. n/t TDale313 Nov 2012 #7

Obama has really moved the dial on same sex marriage in the black community. AtomicKitten Nov 2012 #8

Wonderful comment on PBO's "metamorphosis", AK Cha Nov 2012 #22

Add me to the list of criers. Lilyeye Nov 2012 #9

How cute is the line between the lips labeled "love" n/t reflection Nov 2012 #11

Rarely a I brought to tears, but this hits close to home... Pres. Obama has brought our family's one NotThisTime Nov 2012 #12

A heart warming story, and indication that President Obama is on the right wavelenght Nika Nov 2012 #13

Sand. SAND EVERYWHERE! MynameisBlarney Nov 2012 #14

That brought tears to my eyes. Mad_Dem_X Nov 2012 #17

Obama really is a man of the people. Initech Nov 2012 #18

You see, this is why I voted for him twice. BelleCarolinaPeridot Nov 2012 #19

"They are lucky to have such an exceptional daughter in you." Rob H. Nov 2012 #21

That's my President. David Zephyr Nov 2012 #23

Okay. I will now go cry. Jennicut Nov 2012 #24

I have something in my eye JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #25

I F'n Luv my Prez!!!! He is awsome!!! trailmonkee Nov 2012 #26

Tomorrow mnhtnbb Nov 2012 #27

re: Ten Yr Old Girl Writes To Obama About Her Two Gay Dads, Obama Writes Back allan01 Nov 2012 #28

Our president has a beautiful soul. ChaoticTrilby Nov 2012 #30

Oh, man..here come the tears. Duval Nov 2012 #31

This is one of the things I'll think of when I fill in that ballot tomorrow... forestpath Nov 2012 #32

That is so sweet. hifiguy Nov 2012 #34

Two more criers here MurrayDelph Nov 2012 #35

I truly hope his heart has changed along with the politics Marrah_G Nov 2012 #36

+1 Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #38

Those kids are taught to hate. They would not know any differently otherwise: Evergreen Emerald Nov 2012 #37

My daughter said, "my sister is a cat." WoodyD Nov 2012 #59

Just heartwarming. What a beautiful man. Window Nov 2012 #39

Oh man! Crying like a baby! That was precious, Obama's response perfect SaveAmerica Nov 2012 #40

Ahhhhhhhhh, another thing we have in common clydefrand Nov 2012 #41

Damn. I really have to get these leaks fixed. TahitiNut Nov 2012 #42

That is a whole new level of awesome. MadrasT Nov 2012 #43

The little girl's letter and President Obama's response are so sweet. StepnKretchit Nov 2012 #44

Yet another reason to love that man! n/t pinstikfartherin Nov 2012 #45

I just got to vote for Washington R-74 (Marriage equality) Emcee Cee Low E Nov 2012 #46

Human Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2012 #47

OMG if Romney wins tomorrow and this man is thrown out of office Egnever Nov 2012 #48

crying outsideworld Nov 2012 #50

Awwwan! RetiredTrotskyite Nov 2012 #52

crying too LittleGirl Nov 2012 #53

Holy shit. This is my president. Does he never stop amazing us? Sniff.. zonkers Nov 2012 #54

I just love our President! Terra Alta Nov 2012 #55

This woman with two mommies approves. a la izquierda Nov 2012 #56

I wonder what Bush Jr. would have written.... AlbertCat Nov 2012 #58

Dear Small Humanoid Life Form: WoodyD Nov 2012 #60

This is one of the main reasons my 9 year old daughter can't stand Romney Citizen Jane Nov 2012 #61