This is one of the reasons I have so much respect for the President and his family

When you see the inner heart you see everything you need to know about a person-Mem
  
Thanksgiving is a holiday that asks us to be thankful for what we have and generous to those who have less. It’s a time to spend with the ones we love and a chance to show compassion and concern to people we’ve never met.-Barack Obama

Raw Video: The Obama Family Volunteers at Martha’s Table

Posted by Kori Schulman on November 24, 2010 at 08:00 PM EST

Ed. Note: First Lady Michelle Obama sent a message to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and encourage all Americans to give back. Visit Serve.gov to find service opportunities in your community.
Today, the First Family continued their annual tradition of service on the day before Thanksgiving at Martha’s Table, a community based non-profit organization in Northwest DC. The Obama Family handed out turkeys, pumpkin pies, stuffing and other groceries to families of the Martha’s Table community. Watch a video from their visit:

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and mother-in-law Marian Robinson help distribute Thanksgiving food items at Martha’s Table, a food pantry in Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama gets a high five from a little visitor as the First Family helps distribute Thanksgiving food items at Martha’s Table, a food pantry in Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia distribute various Thanksgiving food items to members of the community at Martha’s Table, a food pantry in Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
 

 Barack Obama 9:31 AM

 

 Mem,When Michelle and I sit down with our family to give thanks today, I want you to know that we'll be especially grateful for folks like you.

Everything we have been able to accomplish in the last two years was possible because you have been willing to work for it and organize for it.

And every time we face a setback, or when progress doesn't happen as quickly as we would like, we know that you'll be right there with us, ready to fight another day.

So I want to thank you -- for everything.

I also hope you'll join me in taking a moment to remember that the freedoms and security we enjoy as Americans are protected by the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. These patriots are willing to lay down their lives in our defense, and each of us owes them and their families a debt of gratitude.

Have a wonderful day, and God bless.

Barack