I'd like to start with a seemingly random fun fact. It's related to my personal observation that a noticeable amount of Christian families (such as the Mormons in Utah or the Baptists in the South) like to name their children after people in scripture. I never truly understood where the name Barak could come from until I discovered that Barak was the name of a man who, with the blessing of God and the assistance of a prophetess named Deborah, helped deliver Israel from the Canaanites. Knowing that Barak Obama is a self-proclaimed Christian, I am currently assuming that his name came from this reference (in the 4th and 5th chapters of Judges in the Bible, if you're interested).
As for the man himself: He certainly made history as the first African-American to be elected president in America. He also had a busy eight years in office as he focused on many pressing issues, such as health care, gun control, and LGBT rights. Apart from his political endeavors, I really loved his class and his sense of humor. It was endearing to see him laugh at himself on occasion, and it always seemed to me that the way he and his wife interacted with other American citizens was nothing short of gracious and respectful.
I am grateful for Barak Obama.
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