I've heard people say over and over again that they would love to see Michelle run for office, and I know I'd be one to support that effort if she ever did make that decision. But I don't believe she'll go down that path, and in many ways that may be for the better. The amount of good she has done from a position that often times can be limiting is tremendous. She's given women and men a role model to look up to in how to balance the demands of life and still remain true to yourself. Although she will sadly be exiting the White House in a matter of months, I see her advocacy for the causes she cares for only increasing as a private citizen.
Reading through these four very distinct letters about Michelle Obama you come away with a common thread of a strong individual who understands the power of forging relationships. Everything she has done comes from a concern for others and a reaching out to those who may have been bypassed before. She's done this without being political, as helping others has no political bias (or shouldn't). No matter who enters office next, we will lose a treasure of a First Lady, but we know she won't fade from our view any time soon.