It's not every day that the President of the United States receives advice from an 8-year-old. However, when President Barack Obama got a letter from a little girl named Lily, where she dished words of advice, the commander-in-chief took it to heart and even gave his response.
Lily, whose dad serves the president via the Air Force, opened her letter to Obama with a direct observation. "I think this country needs more spunk," said the 8-year-old. She also said that country is in a "sad place" with what has been happening recently, namely "the attacks, the Zika virus, and the wars," and then she asked Obama to "please do something fun."
Lily's letter was shared in the White House Facebook page and she suggested that the president take a trip to Disney or water ski in the Caribbean. She also advised Obama to wear shorts and a tie-dye shirt to an important event. The 8-year-old, who has being president as her back up job next to becoming a cardio doctor, also asked Obama to appease her worries about politics.
President Obama, who is also a father to two girls, replied to Lily with his own letter, which was shared on Medium via the White House account. The POTUS thanked Lily for her fun suggestions and also thanked her father for his service to the country.
"I know things happening around the world can sometimes be worrisome, but we can make real and lasting progress if young people like you focus on growing and learning," the president wrote in part. He balked at Lily's suggestion to wear a tie-dye shirt in public, but acknowledged the little girl's "spunk" and enthusiasm. He also encouraged her to work harder to achieve a great future for America. Obama ended his letter to Lily by saying he is "expecting great things" from her.
Since the letter has been made public, it has already received nearly 15,000 shares and 100,000 likes on Facebook as of press time. Many praised Lily for her beautiful letter and remarked how children's thought process may be simple, but what they say can sometimes be the honest truths.
