October 20, 2008
Posted: October 20th, 2008 09:58 PM ET

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Obama is taking Thursday and Friday to visit his ailing grandmother in Hawaii.
Obama is taking Thursday and Friday to visit his ailing grandmother in Hawaii.

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (CNN) – Senator Barack Obama will leave the campaign trail Thursday afternoon and travel to Hawaii to visit his grandmother, who is seriously ill.

Robert Gibbs, a senior advisor to Obama, told reporters on the flight from Orlando that 85 year-old Madelyn Dunham’s health “has deteriorated to the point where her situation is very serious.” Gibbs would not elaborate on the severity of Dunham’s condition, but said the fact that Obama was traveling to see her “underscores the seriousness of the situation.”

Dunham was released from the hospital late last week.

Obama had been scheduled to appear in Wisconsin and Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday. Those events have been canceled. Instead, Obama will do a morning event in Indianapolis, Indiana and then head to Hawaii. He will return to the trail on Saturday with a campaign event in a western state.

His campaign will continue to function normally and in no way is being suspended.

Obama often speaks on the stump about his grandmother, what an integral figure she was in his youth and how she struggled against the glass ceiling in her career. He and his family traveled to Hawaii in August to visit Dunham.

In his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, Obama said of his grandmother: “She’s the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. She poured everything she had into me. And although she can no longer travel, I know that she’s watching tonight, and that tonight is her night as well.”

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mohmmad   October 21st, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I DON;T CARE ABOUT WHAT JONH MACCIN THINK HE VERY BAD PERSON HE CARZY AND ASLO LIES TO EVERYONE
IN THOSE FOUR STATES IN THAT HE IS IN RIGHT NOW

Shari in galesburg   October 21st, 2008 1:34 pm ET

My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family in the trying time!!! God Bless.

Renee   October 21st, 2008 10:03 am ET

As Americans we are a loving and prayerful people. We stand united in love and faith with the hope and belief that God will be merciful and keep Grandma Dunham here a little while longer. Peace and love to Senator Obama and his entire family during this trying time. Please consider sending your comments to Senator Obama via his website. He is more likely to get them from his staff that way. I am sure it would strengthen him.

RMKING FL FOR OBAMA   October 21st, 2008 9:44 am ET

Wishing your grandmother a quick recovery and the hoping to see her at your inauguration in January.

jerry in suffolk va   October 21st, 2008 8:38 am ET

god bless Obama and his family.

tennisguypitt   October 21st, 2008 8:15 am ET

My thoughts are with you Senator Obama, I wish your grandmother well.

It is truly honorable to stop campaigning to visit a dying relative.

BM   October 21st, 2008 8:00 am ET

This day has brought tears to my eyes, but God is the answer always.
I remember what a loving grandmother I had who helped my mother to raise me.

BM   October 21st, 2008 7:37 am ET

I don't think John McCain would be the one to be tested. He has already been tested and he would be as erratic in times of a crisis as he was with the economy, if not worse. Let, be realistic, McCain does not have a steady hand or the temperament in times of a world crisis.

BM   October 21st, 2008 7:26 am ET

Joe Biden saw that an endorsement from Powell was taking the attention away from him and he wanted to let the people know not to underestimate him as a foreign policy expert.

BM   October 21st, 2008 7:25 am ET

My prayers arewith you Senator Obama.
I believe Joe Biden's wants the people to know that even though he has Powell's endorsement, that he has him and to focus on him to be the one to turn ti in times of an international crisis.

Baby love   October 21st, 2008 3:28 am ET

my prayer with you and your family,I pray that you win this election because you are a good person and you care about the America people.I hope your grama will live to see her wonderful grandson in the white house.peace.

Joyce Clark   October 21st, 2008 3:04 am ET

Sir, My family and I are including your grandmother as well as your entire family in our daily prayers. Trust and believe in Our Heavenly Father for strength and endurance....... He will be there for you and your family ...Speedy recovery for your grandmother, she needs to see you finish this race.

Eritrea   October 21st, 2008 3:02 am ET

God bless you and your family. We love you.

Amy S. , NY   October 21st, 2008 2:58 am ET

Oh no dear god, keep her alive with us so she can see her grand son becoming president! Please. His parents are not here to witness that, let her grandmother at least be here. Please dear god.

sil   October 21st, 2008 2:56 am ET

God Bless you and all your family. Hope your granma gets well soon to see you elected as President of the United States of America.

Lanette in FL   October 21st, 2008 2:49 am ET

My prayers are with you and your family. You are a good man. God Bless.

geireh   October 21st, 2008 2:44 am ET

I wish the best for you and your family.

Joseph   October 21st, 2008 2:43 am ET

To Senator Obama, we know Toots is very close to you. I wish you and your grand mother well. My prayers are with you and Toots for a fast recovery. May God bless you.

Proactive voter   October 21st, 2008 2:41 am ET

Our prayers are with your grandma. May God preserve her life to see 4th Nov.

peter   October 21st, 2008 2:41 am ET

may God heal her and give her the strength to be a joyful witness to this history when u become america's first black president. God bless u and urs

Watermann   October 21st, 2008 2:41 am ET

Honorable man with a lot of dignity. God bless your Grandma and your family. This is the only reason to suspend your campaign activities. What a man. I hope that all ordinary Americans realize that there is a President who has got more honesty in his small finger than a lot of the other pundits in their entire body.

geireh   October 21st, 2008 2:40 am ET

Be save.go and watch your steps. we always pray God for your
good health to take care of all that you are willing to do in the near
days to come and the dfficult tasks ahead of us.

Buck   October 21st, 2008 2:37 am ET

I was always touched by Obama's warm references to his grandmother. I sense I may have loved my grandmother (who raised me) in the same way he loves his.

God's speed.

Jaimey, California   October 21st, 2008 2:35 am ET

Healing thoughts and love to Senator Obama and his family. Feel better Toot!

Ethiopia   October 21st, 2008 2:28 am ET

Barak ! may god give a speedy recovery for grandma so she can see what a gift she's giving us for a bettement of our children's tomorrow and a relief for us hard working famillies today. we'll pray for you and your families wellbeing'.We believe in you.

God Bless you and your familly !!

Kris   October 21st, 2008 2:28 am ET

My prayers are with you and your family Senator Obama.

Sujay   October 21st, 2008 2:23 am ET

I wish Obama best of luck hope he will good fortune to US and will pullout the economic crisis

yvonne coleman   October 21st, 2008 2:21 am ET

SENATOR OBAMA YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING BY

LEAVING THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL TO BE WITH YOUR

GRANDMOTHER. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE FAMILY AND THERE

IS TRULY NOTHING LIKE A "LOVING GRANDMOTHER". SHE CAN

BE SO VERY PROUD OF THE WONDERFUL JOB SHE DID IN

RAISING YOU. A MAN OF STRONG CHARACTER, LOVING FATHER

AND HUSBAND. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Global J   October 21st, 2008 2:20 am ET

I too hope she recovers in time to see her grandson in the White House.
I also pray that McCain and Palin don't twist this like they have tried to mislead the American family on other issues. One wouldn't be too surprised to see them do this given how low they have already fallen in this campaign!

sandra Richardson   October 21st, 2008 2:17 am ET

McCain's campaign has been down and dirty. His choice for Vice President was ridiculous. He speaks to his public with talking points and absolutely no original thought. Many times he does not make any sense.
Americans should recognize and elect someone articulate and well educated. Neither McCain nor Palin make the cut.

Brad S. in Knoxville, TN   October 21st, 2008 2:16 am ET

God Bless and God Speed Barack! Pray everybody!

Susan   October 21st, 2008 2:13 am ET

I feel badly about your grandmother. You are a brave, kind, and intelligent man, attributes that will make you one of the greatest presidents this country has ever had.

T   October 21st, 2008 2:12 am ET

Our prayers and most sincere thoughts go out to Sen. Obama who days before the election puts his family first. What an exemplary man whose grandmother, we pray, has the opportunity to see his victory.

elouise   October 21st, 2008 2:11 am ET

My thoughts and prayers are with barack you your grandmother

Alvaro   October 21st, 2008 2:10 am ET

Obama, I hope your family does well. Best wishes to you and your family. ^_^

Michelle   October 21st, 2008 2:09 am ET

May God bless you, Senator Obama and your family, especially your grandmother. I pray that God will strengthen you even more during this difficult time. Grandmothers are so precious to us all, it is evident how she has instilled character in the man who will become our next President of the United States.

I pray God will protect , bless and guide you as lead your citizens by restoring this country to greatness once again.

Peace,

Herman In LA   October 21st, 2008 2:08 am ET

I love you and your family Barack take care and God Bless.

Renee   October 21st, 2008 2:07 am ET

God bless Senator Obama and I pray that your grandmother will get better. Our prayers are with you and your family.

tt in iowa   October 21st, 2008 2:07 am ET

May God bless you and your family. I know that your grandmother is very proud of the man you have become. This really brings it to focus that this stuff going on in the world is temporary and in the grand scheme of it all, family is the most important thing in the end. God speed, Senator Obama and we will all be here waiting for you to take us to the White House with you!

JImmy in California   October 21st, 2008 2:06 am ET

Senator Obama, the prayers of the nation are with you for the recovery of your Grandmother. You are the result of what she and your mother gave to you. Always be their son and grandson.

Dori in AZ   October 21st, 2008 2:06 am ET

My family's prayers are with Sen. Obama, his grandmother, and their family. Obama core family value: love.

rodgerkasule   October 21st, 2008 2:04 am ET

senator prayers all the way from Uganda – Africa, we wish you all the best, and may the good Lord watch over ur grandma, we pray she gets well soon
love you and your family
Rodger

A. Rohani   October 21st, 2008 2:04 am ET

I hope she feels better soon. Once again you're shown what a great role model you are to all of us.

pmnittime   October 21st, 2008 2:03 am ET

I just want Sen. Obama to know, that his grandmother is in all of our prayers. I pray that she lives to see all the teachings that she and her daughter come to fruition,.. as she watches her grandson becomes the first African-American president. And I hope the Lord blesses her with the strength to stand beside him as he takes the oath of office.

Teklezgy Sequar   October 21st, 2008 2:01 am ET

While you are at the defined moment for the campaign, this is a test for you Senator Obama but be strong. I will continue pray for you and your grandmother. God bless you and your family

Jean 2   October 21st, 2008 2:00 am ET

I pray that she will get better and live to see her grandson become president of theUSA. The fruit of her love and sacrafice. She will live in the hearts of this nation.

MOSES WAKABU   October 21st, 2008 2:00 am ET

My prayers goes to Obama s Grandma and the entire family ,we need you all.

Wakabu

cyrusk   October 21st, 2008 1:57 am ET

I wish that Barack's grandmother lives long enough to see her grandson, whom she raised, to be president of The USA.
I am sure that she is already very proud of Barack, for being such a decent man, and his accomplishments.

\My thoughts and prayers are with you and your grandmother, senator Obama.

sama_a   October 21st, 2008 1:55 am ET

May God bless you Senator Obama, and your grandmother. I pray God will ease her pain, and keep her to see the fruit of her labor, the amazing work she did in her life. I pray she can see you voted in as our new President. She must be an amazing woman. We will fight the fight for you in your time with her.

waff   October 21st, 2008 1:53 am ET

Our prayers for senator OB and his grandma. May she live long to see him become USA"s president. She deserves the honor!

B. Hawkins   October 21st, 2008 1:51 am ET

May God Bless and protect you and your family

marilyn joi   October 21st, 2008 1:51 am ET

Take care you have my vote.your mother is very proud,i say that to you every time i see you on tv or your picture, my grandson is 13 he loves you. you are a gift to us to bad they don't know that. a real prodigy.......a person so extraordinary as to inspire wonder.........(my grandson has been with me for 13 years of his life i want him to be just like you) a lot of us love you,a lot of the world love you.....marilyn&dartanion

Lisa Brennan   October 21st, 2008 1:51 am ET

God keep you and your lovely family. I know how important grandmothers are. I can only imagine how proud she is of you. I hope she gets better and it is good you will be with her.

Kangwe Kanyenje   October 21st, 2008 1:51 am ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with Obama and family, hope your grandmother gets well soon!.

go away mongers- Ventura,CA   October 21st, 2008 1:44 am ET

This is Barack Obama....The pictures the mcLIARS are trying to paint as a candidate who wants to win at any cost– Is leaving the campaign trail for FAMILY MATTERS with less than two weeks to go. The Sleaze bags of the gop once again- have been shown for what they are-LIARS-"people that will say or do anything to win an election".
Enough! NOT THIS TIME!

Nick, NY   October 21st, 2008 1:44 am ET

The only ticker article I've seen that lacks viciousness and an arrogant display of willful ignorance: Thank you America.

Charlene   October 21st, 2008 1:43 am ET

Aww I wish you and you're family the best Obama! May God bless and be with you. I will be praying for you and your family! xox

Angie   October 21st, 2008 1:39 am ET

My prayers are with your family
You are an example of a true American... God bless Mr. President.

DONNA   October 21st, 2008 1:32 am ET

My best to you and your family Senator Obama, I lost my mother earlier this year ......Be strong you have MILLIONS who support you ....

Dave   October 21st, 2008 1:30 am ET

God bless you and your grandmother in these trying times

Jeanine G   October 21st, 2008 1:28 am ET

Family First. We'll hold the fort.

Obama/Biden '08

laura   October 21st, 2008 1:26 am ET

You and your family are in our prayers ....

Karen - South Africa   October 21st, 2008 1:24 am ET

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and like most of the people out there following this election, we pray that your grandmother will be with you when you become the next President of the United States of America.
God Bless

Christopher   October 21st, 2008 1:24 am ET

God bless you and your family Senator. It is only through those that brought us to adulthood that we have strength. Her life is a testament to yours.

Richard in Chicago   October 21st, 2008 1:24 am ET

Our prayers are with you.

Elizabeth   October 21st, 2008 1:22 am ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your grandmother, and your family. You are a precious family who have blessed our lives, and we love you.

Aurora From Hackensack, NJ   October 21st, 2008 1:21 am ET

Obama I hope you can get a sense of the kindness and strength of your support .. We love you and your beautiful family and pray that God continues to protect you and your family from harm's way... I pray that your Grandmother gets to see you become OUR next president. You have an army of angels from heaven on your side....Our support for you is unwavering be with your family during this difficult time MAY GOD BLESS YOU ...

WE GOT YOUR BACK – Obama 08,12

Kenny B   October 21st, 2008 1:19 am ET

Senator Obama,

I wish your grandmother, you and your family strength to get through this difficult peroid. May God Bless you and keep you.

Gossamer   October 21st, 2008 1:18 am ET

Some of ur comments almost left me teary.

Jerry, San Francisco: "Your grandmother will always be within you, and through you, with us. She has reached our hearts, minds, and souls. We are with you."

Yes, we are.

Ellie and Ira: "...We believe in you and you make us believe in ourselves. We love you."

Yes, we do.

B, you made your grandma proud.

Rusty   October 21st, 2008 1:16 am ET

Our hopes and prayers are with you and your Grandmother Barack.

Irene   October 21st, 2008 1:15 am ET

Praying for your grandma and may God Protect you and your entire family Senator

chuckles199   October 21st, 2008 1:14 am ET

this is a stunt. looking for the sympathy vote.

alex   October 21st, 2008 1:13 am ET

My prayers are with you and your family

rich   October 21st, 2008 1:12 am ET

It's times like these that I love America more. These comments exemplifies America at her best. I add my prayers as well, and trust that Obamas grandmother hold on at least until Nov. 4th.

Retired Army in San Antonio   October 21st, 2008 1:10 am ET

A grandson's gotta do what a grandson's gotta do......

Get well soon, Mrs Dunham.

connie   October 21st, 2008 1:10 am ET

Senator Obama, we pray for you everyday, and now "Toot" is in our prays too.

Get some rest and stay with God.

hubert   October 21st, 2008 1:09 am ET

Seantor Obama, this will be time spent that money can't buy and you will treasure for the rest of your life. My prayers are with you and your Grandmother.

Trevor from Canada   October 21st, 2008 1:09 am ET

Senator Obama, we understand your pain. May God bless your family

NC   October 21st, 2008 1:08 am ET

may god keep his loving arms around you and your family during this time .i pray that you remain safe,my prayers are with you and your grandmother,i know every american in some way another is going thru or have ben thru times like you are having right now with a love one,remember god is with you at all times

Ex-Republican For Obama   October 21st, 2008 1:07 am ET

The nation prays for your grandmother Mr. Obama.

Oregonian for Obama/Biden   October 21st, 2008 1:07 am ET

We all pray for her safety

dv   October 21st, 2008 1:06 am ET

I pray for you senator and your grandmother. May the almightly give her the strength to see her grandson sworn in as the president of this great nation

Hussein Mberwa   October 21st, 2008 1:06 am ET

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family... May God bless you all

Herbert Thomas   October 21st, 2008 1:06 am ET

all my prayer are with you and your family

Washington Univeristy student for Obama   October 21st, 2008 1:06 am ET

My thoughts are with you Senator. I really hope your grandmother gets to see you win this election and gets to see you raise your right hand and taking the oath this coming January.

Sengdao CA   October 21st, 2008 1:03 am ET

I cannot help stop my tear running down with all the kind words, thought and prays for Obama's grandma and live to see her grandson make history in America.

Our thought and prays goes to your family Obama.

Felix   October 21st, 2008 1:01 am ET

Mr. President, do what you have to do.

Allan   October 21st, 2008 12:59 am ET

Mrs. Dunham, America thanks you for the role you played in raising your grandson to be the next President of the US. I pray that you will be here to see him sworn in on January 20, 2009 and beyond.

John, Tampa, FL   October 21st, 2008 12:58 am ET

May God Bless Senator Obama. Grandma will be alright! Senator obama is like family to so many people. I look at him and I see the best of both races in him. I may not like all his ideas, but you must respect Senator Obama. In fact, today I voted for him.

I really hope to see him back out soon fighting for me. I was reading comments on Fox’s site and it is just a shame how negative people out there are.

Maggie from New Jersey   October 21st, 2008 12:58 am ET

My thoughts are with you and your grandmother.

REPUBLIC OF TEXAS   October 21st, 2008 12:57 am ET

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BARACK OBAMA

Steve   October 21st, 2008 12:57 am ET

Sorry to hear about you health Granny Obama. You grandson is too busy to come see you right away, so you need to hold on till sometime Thursday. I love how everyone thinks it is so considerate of him when obviously family does NOT come first, neither does Country. He should have been on his plane to Hawaii the second her heard about this, not 3 days later.

Go ahead and Moderate this till the thread closes, like you always do. I no longer care CNN, since all you care about is an Obama win.

Doreen   October 21st, 2008 12:57 am ET

Prayers for you and your grandmother Mr. Obama. Your arrival I'm sure willl make her very happy.

Sylvia B   October 21st, 2008 12:56 am ET

My prayers go out to you Senator Obama and your family. It is painful when the person that helped raised you in to a wonderful person is gravely ill. Take time to spend it with your grandmother.

Nina in Orlando   October 21st, 2008 12:56 am ET

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your grandma! I hope and pray she is with us at least long enough to see her wonderful grandson become our next President!

Louvene   October 21st, 2008 12:56 am ET

I remember the 60's and the woman who would raise her bi-racial grandchild is a woman of strong character. Sometimes you don't have to belong to a certain religion to have goodness in your heart. I can also imagine (in the 60's) how other women would look at her and just shake their heads. But to rise above that and show her grandchild the love and teach him all shows that she is to be greatly admired and how can we ever thank her for the grandson she is giving us.

NO ONE BUT OBAMA!!!   October 21st, 2008 12:55 am ET

Your family comes first! Your Grandmother has to be so proud of the man you have become!

Best Wishes to you and your Family in these challenging times

CitizenS   October 21st, 2008 12:54 am ET

Our prayers are with you and your grandmother. May God be with her and may he bless you in your Presidency. We will be out here holding up our end so, not to worry. I pray that she may see her grandson as President come Nov. 4. OBAMA/BIDEN 08 12

Journey to Visit Your History   October 21st, 2008 12:53 am ET

It is important to reflect and understand and know that without ends there can be no beginnings or middles. Breath it all in as you pursue a new beginning for this nation, for your family and you.

Pua, HI   October 21st, 2008 12:53 am ET

May God bless you and your family, Senator Obama. And a speedy recovery for your grandma, so she will be able to witness your rise to become the 44th President of the US. Aloha.

donn   October 21st, 2008 12:52 am ET

My prayers is that your grandmother will be alive and well to see you be the first black American president.

chris   October 21st, 2008 12:51 am ET

Senator Obama, I pray that your grand mother feels and heals fast. Hang in there, and may God be with you.

No Country For Old Men   October 21st, 2008 12:51 am ET

Our prayers are with you and your grandmother, Senator Obama.

We will hold the Fort until you return!

Godspeed.

Obama/Biden 2008

jllbee   October 21st, 2008 12:51 am ET

I really hope Obama's Grandmother is ok.
I would love nothing better than for his Grandmother to see what an amazing change he's made for this country and world.
Get well soon !

Eric   October 21st, 2008 12:51 am ET

Prayers go out to you and your family! Can't wait for your grandmother to see President Barack Hussein Obama...

Best Wishes...

Delores   October 21st, 2008 12:50 am ET

My prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord healing hands repair and restore her to good health. And may the Lord's protection be with you as you go and come back.

Jr   October 21st, 2008 12:50 am ET

Senator Obama We will alway love ur family and our prayer to your grandmother

CarolRose   October 21st, 2008 12:50 am ET

We will leave a candle in the window for your return; until then, we shall all hold down the fort from negative forces.
May the angels keep your grandmother well.
.

Allan in Mexico City   October 21st, 2008 12:49 am ET

Bless you and your Grandmother. I cherished my own, and wish yours a speedy return to health. Your values are what make the US what it is.

Lane-North Carolina   October 21st, 2008 12:47 am ET

May GOD bless and keep you and your grandmother, may his countenance shine upon her and be gracious unto her. I pray that mercy will stand in the gap between your grandmother an death a little while longer so that she can see that her labor and sacrifices were not in vein. YOU will be the next president of the United States. my Bible says to speak those things that be not as thought they were!

Wayne   October 21st, 2008 12:47 am ET

Very nice to see everyone's prayer and thoughts going out on this blog. On the ABC blog, nearly half the comments were saying this is a devious political stunt. It's not ABC's fault. They present non-bias reporting. That's why half the people reacted negatively.
CNN also presents non-biased reporting but I guess they just have nicer and more decent viewers.
Can't we all just get along?
God Bless Grammie-Obama

chris Obama08   October 21st, 2008 12:46 am ET

Senator Obama, you have the support of the nation. i believe GOD will embrace your grandmother physically and spiritually make no mistake your grandmother has done her job. GOD PLEASE SAVE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

I can see Russia   October 21st, 2008 12:45 am ET

Colin Powell's resume...

Four Star General
Secretary of State
National Security Advisor
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff
Republican

He is voting for Obama

Chrissy   October 21st, 2008 12:44 am ET

Our prayers are with you. Please tell grandma that she should not answer back if God tries to call her home.

Be strong, good sir.

Calbb   October 21st, 2008 12:42 am ET

Senator Obama- may God be with you and your family in your time of need. Your mother, father, grandfather, and grandmother have all contributed to the person you are currently, and the great President that you are destined to become. God bless, and know that you will NEVER walk alone.

nikkity   October 21st, 2008 12:41 am ET

My prayers are with you and your family. I truly thank and praise GOD for your grandmother, how proud she must be.

May GOD continue to bless and keep our 44th president!

Amber   October 21st, 2008 12:41 am ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Senator Obama.

I hope your grandmother lives to see you become president.

I also hope that conservatives and Republicans can find it in their hearts to say a prayer for your grandmother as well.

Obama 08

Sheila   October 21st, 2008 12:40 am ET

You are a very strong, secure man. Characteristics like these are not to be taken for granted. I know your upbringing contributed to that. May your Grandmother be embraced in LOVE, LIGHT and PEACE. Blessings to you and your family.

Rose Black   October 21st, 2008 12:39 am ET

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope she feels better soon. God Bless You and Your Family. America desperately needs a President who exhibits calm steady leadership and who trys to treat everyone with respect. You are the candidate that can bring us together as a united community.

Pick Me! Pick Me!   October 21st, 2008 12:37 am ET

You have done your grandmother proud. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours through these darken hours. God Bless.

Tiff of lithia springs   October 21st, 2008 12:36 am ET

Have a safe trip and we will keep your family in our prayers. We want to see her recover and may she see you inaugurated in January,

Sandra in Kentucky   October 21st, 2008 12:36 am ET

Oh, how I admire and love this man. He is indeed a good and decent person.

My prayers are with Sen. Obama, his family and his grandmother. Hope she lives long enough to see her wonderful grandson in the White House.

ck4life11   October 21st, 2008 12:36 am ET

unbelievable to see all these great comments. Barack you inspire us all, and we are so fortunate you grandmother raised a MAN like you. God Bless barack and his whole family... AMERICA.

obaMa /biden08

Robert   October 21st, 2008 12:34 am ET

Best wishes to Mrs. Dunham, Senator Obama and his family.

Paul   October 21st, 2008 12:34 am ET

My thoughts and prayers to President Obama and his grandmother.

DWilson   October 21st, 2008 12:34 am ET

This certainly the right thing to do, who can you lead if you can't take the time to take care of family. Haven't they all did it at one time or the other. Faithful we should be.

C W   October 21st, 2008 12:33 am ET

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Senator Obama. When I read "Dreams From My Father," I was so impressed by your mother and grandmother – and then for you to choose another strong, honorable woman like Michelle says so much about you and the women who raised you. I'm sure your Grandma is very proud – please give her our love.

The real "O" Factor   October 21st, 2008 12:33 am ET

Dear Barack,

May you come back on a trail as soon as possible with good news of your grandma's recovery! God speed!

Mr E   October 21st, 2008 12:33 am ET

I wish her the very best , she did a good by raising such a fineman in Obama. I was expecting to see her at the inauguration ceremony , which ever way it comes out, America and the world thank you for a job well done in our next president , get well soon.

David   October 21st, 2008 12:29 am ET

our hearts and prayers to you President Obama

W.H. Thomas   October 21st, 2008 12:29 am ET

My prayers are with you Senator Obama...May God bless you and be with you during your family's time of need.

ssk   October 21st, 2008 12:28 am ET

GOD BLESS YOU senator obama, i'm sure your grandmother is so proud of you

christian for obama   October 21st, 2008 12:28 am ET

our prayers are with you, your family and for your grandmothers health..

Leah J   October 21st, 2008 12:27 am ET

My heart goes out to you Senator Obama. I have been thinking about seeing you on inauguration day imagining how wonderful it will be for our country and I hope and pray your grandmother will be well to watch you be sworn in...... It is wonderful you are spending time with her. It shows your true character................

Kate Fergus   October 21st, 2008 12:27 am ET

Our prayers go out to you and your family. No doubt the McCain campaign will take the low road and continue their smears.

Vote for someone who has demonstrated that he has the character required to be an excellent leader. Obama fits this bill. Biden is a great partner. Intelligence and good judgment are what the country needs.

Obama/Biden '08

gayle in California   October 21st, 2008 12:26 am ET

I have always been praying for you and your family. Now I will just think of one more family member. May God be with you.

jess   October 21st, 2008 12:26 am ET

senator Obama my prayers are with you! May god bless you, your grandma and r family . I know your grandma is so proud of you !

Mike   October 21st, 2008 12:25 am ET

All thoughts and prayers are with the Obamas and Dunhams. No matter which political side we're on, we're thinking of you.

Blue is my favourite colour   October 21st, 2008 12:25 am ET

May God grant the Obama family peace in this time of sadness. I hope that Senator Obama has safe travel to and from Hawaii. I know that all of the Americans who want this extraordinary man to be their next leader will welcome him home with open arms.

Above all, I hope that Ms. Dunham rests easy and recovers her strength so that if her grandson is elected president, then she will be able to see with her own eyes the day that she helped create for America and the world.

Doretha Chambers   October 21st, 2008 12:23 am ET

I pray God's blessing for your grandmother, your entire family and of course you! You have surely made your grandmother proud! She raised you to be a wonderful manand America is better for it.

Linda Schatzer   October 21st, 2008 12:23 am ET

Fox is the slime at the bottom of a pond...to negatively attack someone for visiting the woman that raised him when she is seriously ill is just a travesty. Fox you should be ashamed of yourselves. If people were smart they would boycott watching that station. I dont watch it anymore at all. Nor do I watch anything affiliated with Fox stations.

Denise   October 21st, 2008 12:23 am ET

Obama, I wish your grandmother well. My dearest wish is for your family to share your victory with you. Godspeed for your grandmother

RD   October 21st, 2008 12:22 am ET

My thought and prayers are with you and your family. God bless

Anthony   October 21st, 2008 12:22 am ET

Thanks for all that you do Senator Obama. My prayers are with you and your family.

Obama/Biden 08

Jean Vancil   October 21st, 2008 12:22 am ET

Senator Obama,
You and your grandmother are in my prayers. You will make your grandmother so proud as President. I will pray for her journey back to health.
God Bless you and yours.

Cathy Agu   October 21st, 2008 12:21 am ET

May God P R O T E C T your grandmother and please let her see you in the whitehouse. Amen.

She can not die ans she will not die she needs to see you in the whitehouse in her life time.

God please let his grandmother see your glory in his life. She has done what alot of grandmother can and will not do. Scarifice!

May you name be praised Lord. Let his grandmother can not die oooh Lord. She will not die. Please Lord show yourself and keep her past 4 November 2008.

Susan   October 21st, 2008 12:21 am ET

I pray that she will see the day sense returns to USA and you become president of this great nation.

All, PLEASE VOTE. Please.

Desmond Sequeira   October 21st, 2008 12:20 am ET

There you go, folks: Obama – a human being just like like you and me, whose grandmother loved and loves him and who loved and loves his grandmother. His decision to go to her bedside at this critical stage of the campaign demonstrates that his priorities and heart are in the right place. PEACE.

Henry in Toronto   October 21st, 2008 12:19 am ET

"Dear God,you have blessed us with a good grandmother who cared so much for this grandson,Barack, please keep her safe and healthy so that she lives long beyond 4th Nov.when Barack is President of the USA" Amen

shelia   October 21st, 2008 12:19 am ET

I hope she lives to see her Grandchild become President...My prayers are with Barack...I know you will make your Grandma proud and also the lady who is 106 years old in Altlanta,G.A...Godbless you!!!!

Muslims for Barack Hussein Obama   October 21st, 2008 12:17 am ET

Praying for you my brother. Return home safely, we have alot to do the next two weeks to ensure your presidency and the White House.

caywen   October 21st, 2008 12:17 am ET

Godspeed, Barack. Don't worry, JoeB's got your back while you're away. JoeB just went through this himself.

Tony, Miami   October 21st, 2008 12:16 am ET

Seeing your love for your grandmother make us appreciate you more. best wishes Senator Obama. I do hope she gets better and have the pleasure to stand by you the day of your inauguration as President of the United States.

Kate   October 21st, 2008 12:16 am ET

We love you, Barack. Sending thoughts and prayers to you, your grandma and your family. We all know how important she is to you.

Alex   October 21st, 2008 12:16 am ET

All the best wishes to Mr. Obama and his grandmother. I hope the opposition has the decency to not use this to their advantage (beyond the inevitability of Obama being off the trail, which is fair enough).

br   October 21st, 2008 12:15 am ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Hope your Grandma gets through this difficult period and we pray that she is able to see her proud grandson take over as the President. Our blessings are with the senator and his family.

Erica from GA   October 21st, 2008 12:14 am ET

Bless you Senator Obama and the woman that made you the man you are today. Like everyone else, I hope she has a speedy recovery so she can see her Barry become President.

ellington7   October 21st, 2008 12:13 am ET

You can really see the measure of a man by what he holds as important, and this is just proves that obama is loving, caring and not going to let something which could benefit his political career get in the way.

may God bless your grandmother, you and yours barack

To the next president

Ronda   October 21st, 2008 12:12 am ET

I'm sending good thoughts and hope to Sen. Obama and his family.

Maria - Kirkland, WA   October 21st, 2008 12:11 am ET

May the Creator guide and bless you, your grandmother, and your family.

John   October 21st, 2008 12:08 am ET

May God Bless Obama and his family through this ordeal. I hope that he loses the election because he is not qualified. Both McCain and Obama are good people, but Obama does not have the qualifications nor the experience. Biden is right, Obama would be tested if elected because he has made too many errors already and telegraphed our enemies that he is weak and leave the US ripe for attack. When the going got tough, Obama wanted to cut and run in Iraq. McCain was right about the surge and now we are much better off that we did what McCain recommended. Obama & Democrats are at fault for our current financial crisis. They refused to regulate Fannie and Freddie and Obama accepted over $125k from those people. I am voting for McCain.

Cew   October 21st, 2008 12:08 am ET

Senator Obama, my prayers are with you and your family. I will continue to pray for your Grandmother. Travel safely, and may God continue to bless all of you.

Judith D.   October 21st, 2008 12:07 am ET

Senator Obama,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your gramma at this time.I hope she has a speedy recovery.We love you very much....our next President of the U.S. of America.God bless you.

Dee   October 21st, 2008 12:06 am ET

Prayers for you and your family!!

DJ in Colorado   October 21st, 2008 12:06 am ET

I pray for you and your family Sen. Obama. Be safe and God speed.

Neptali   October 21st, 2008 12:06 am ET

May the Good Lord bless your Family in this time of trouble and grief. I also pray that the Good Lord bless the Mccain campaign too, that they may show a little sensitive in this Family matters. After all, we are all humans at the end of the day. My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Dunham and Obama Family..... God bless

Your Move   October 21st, 2008 12:06 am ET

God Bless you, your grandmother and entire family Sen. Obama. Mrs. Dunham and your grandfather "paid it forward" by carrying on where your mother sadly had to leave off. We your suporters are so unbelievable thankful for the gift they gave to us in your spirit, decency, and vision not just for one but for ALL. And in that gift of paying forward from your grandmother to your mother and then onto you and you to us WE can become better people and a better nation for the time when our pay it forward reflects in the greatness of our children and our children's children by ushering in the day of your historical presidency of the UNITED States of America. Thank you. and God speed.

vw   October 21st, 2008 12:06 am ET

Of course we should pray for her grandmom.

But we cannot understand why he did not visit her mom while she was dying???

When you recalled his campaign, you will find an interesting thing there, each time when this guy had trouble, he always can have an excuse to step out the trail for a while...

Hope this time is true and wish the GRANDMOM FEELS BETTER SOON...

Perusing-Through   October 21st, 2008 12:05 am ET

AS WITH THE BIDEN FAMILY . . . LET US KEEP THE OBAMA FAMILY IN PRAYER.

GOD Bless the United States of America!
GOD Bless the Obama-Biden Leadership Team!

Briana   October 21st, 2008 12:05 am ET

God Bless your grandmother, may she be blessed with strength.

Kris F.   October 21st, 2008 12:05 am ET

Strength and Healing for your precious Grandmother. Be safe and we are behind you all the way!

AUC   October 21st, 2008 12:04 am ET

God bless you Barack. You, your Grandmother and your entire family are in our prayers. I am truly thankful for the decent, Christian values that your Grandmother obviously raised you with. You have the heart and the grace of a true leader. May God be with her and give her grace and strenght to allow her the opportunity to see you become the next President of the United States and beyond! I know in my heart that she gives you strength and I'm sure you do the same for her.

Hang in ther Barack – God keep you strong!!

WE LOVE YOU AND WE NEED YOU!!!!! Obama/08/12

Sandy   October 21st, 2008 12:04 am ET

Godspeed to Mr. Obama and his family.

fred   October 21st, 2008 12:02 am ET

My prayers are with you, I hope and pray that God keeps your grandmother long enough for her to witness a piece of your presidency.

Mema   October 21st, 2008 12:01 am ET

God bless you and your family, I will continue to pray that you will keep your trust in God in everything.

Danny   October 21st, 2008 12:00 am ET

You take care of family Obama.
That's what you're all about.
God Speed!

jerry, San Francisco, CA   October 21st, 2008 12:00 am ET

Your grandmother will always be within you, and through you, with us. She has reached our hearts, minds, and souls. We are with you.

Ellie & Ira   October 21st, 2008 12:00 am ET

We pray for your Grandmother's recovery, and we pray that G-d will bless you with good health and keep you safe always so you can best serve America as the 44th President of the United States. We believe in you and you make us believe in ourselves. We love you.

Brain in DC   October 21st, 2008 12:00 am ET

Best wishes....

Jim   October 20th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

My prayers are with you and your family Senator Obama. Take care of your grandmother, we are so much behind you.

KJS/Alabama   October 20th, 2008 11:57 pm ET

Senator & Mrs. Obama,

Thank you for your hard effort in trying to make this a better world for all America; I pray for you and your family daily.

Senator Obama, my heart goes out to you concerning your ill grandmother, my prayer is that she will get better and be able to see November 4, 2008; on this day all of her hard work and sacrifices will come full circle; when Senator Barack Obama will become President Barack Obama!
But whatever the outcome concerning your grandmother, we know that God makes no mistakes and with Him all things are possible.

In His Service,

Alabama
Obama/Biden ‘08

Pat   October 20th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

Lets all pray for Obama. May God's hands be with him.
May God spare Obama's grandma to see the end of this campagn. I will pray Rosary for Obama and his family tomorrow.

douglas   October 20th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

Our prayers are with you and grandmother. I hope your grandmother capable see your first black president of White House. We love you all hearts. Giving you warm with your grandmother. I pray you again.

Tom   October 20th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

This is the same grandmother that Obama thru under the bus. Also I don't believe Michelle will be going unless she needs a 2 day trip (vacation) – she never visited her on their last trip to Hawaii. Gosh he acts like they were poor. His grandmother was a bank's vice-president.

Coloradoan for change   October 20th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

I am sending healing thoughts in your Grandmother's direction in hopes that she may see her precious Grandson be sworn in as the President of the greatest country on the planet. God Bless.

Joi   October 20th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

President to be Obama,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God send his choicest Angels to watch over your Grandma.

judyc   October 20th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Safe trip. This is the right thing to do–and don't let anyone tell you any different.

Jen   October 20th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Senator Obama

Tell your Grandma thank you from all of us, that she has raised such an exemplary young man, who not only will unite America but make all of us from other parts of the world strive to be better people. We pray senator that she lives to see the day that unfortunately her daughter never got to see, her son becoming the Nelson Mandela of USA. Godspeed and come back safe.

Jeremy Taylor   October 20th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

My thoughts are with you Mr. Obama as you take time to see your grandma, I have allready voted and am encouraging my friends to cast thier votes for you. I look forward to a brighter tomorrow under your leadership. Sincerely J Taylor

G   October 20th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

I hope she makes it to see him become president if he is that lucky. God Bless your grandmother!

Alga   October 20th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Adele from Philadelphia   October 20th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

Godspeed Mr. Obama

Lisa Kudrow   October 20th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

I am praying for you and your entire family.

Chuk   October 20th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

May the blessing and mercy of God be with her. And may his shield protect you from any attempts to repeat tragedy in american poltics.

Betty, Virginia   October 20th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers will be Senator Obama's family. You do what you need to do - we'll hit the pavement for you!

Bayside, Annap Maryland   October 20th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family Senator Obama.

Ella, TN   October 20th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

May the Love of God and peace from the Father rest, rule and abide forever. May the prayers of all whose spirits you have touch carry across the miles that you may know we are there with you in Spirit. Blessings, peace and comfort.

G-Man   October 20th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

My whole family a having a special prayer tonight for the Obamas.

former gop   October 20th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

I pray Obama's grandmother lives to see her grandson become the next President of the United States.

Hold on, little lady, only a couple weeks to go!

Mayra from Denver, CO.   October 20th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

My prayers are with you and your family, Senator Obama.
I hope that your grandmother gets better soon!

Obama/Biden 2008!

Andrew   October 20th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

god bless you for choosing to be at the side of you grandmother during your busy campaign

john from seaside, ca   October 20th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

My prayers are with you and all of your family and loved ones Sen. Obama, and may god ease the suffering.

Syblops   October 20th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

Let us all just hope that she can pull through another 15 more days. Not too many people can say that they raised the president of the U.S.

Corey, Maryland   October 20th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

I hope his grandmother is able to see it through until at least November 4th to see her grandson become president!!! Hope she lasts a lot longer after that as well. Best wishes to the Obama family in this time.

Obama Biden 2008

Evelyn   October 20th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

I'm sure Mrs. Dunham appreciates her only grandson, with all his campaigning, being at her bedside during her illness. Now that's a sign of character.

I'm disturbing not just by comments made at McCain-Palin rallies, but those news reports of effigies of her son strung up from a tree branch with a nooce around the neck. And I'm not his grandmother.

I've heard Barack Obama himself say that he can withstand this and more until Election Day, but I'm so sure about Mrs. Dunham. I hope the next time somebody thinks of doing one of these hateful gestures, they considered the ailing Kansan octogenarians watching on CNN.

Greg   October 20th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

I see Obama is starting to drop in the polls a liitle. Could this be a campaign ploy?

Kathy from MD   October 20th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

God Bless Toot and watch over her until you get there Sen Obama! She raised a wonderful man and all our prayers our with you and your family!

John   October 20th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

All our prayers goes to Senator Obama's grandmother and we hope that she recovers and live to see the historic moments that we are about to witness in the U.S.

Winnie Vargas   October 20th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your grandmother .
God bless.

Indiana Joe   October 20th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

All my prayers are with Sen. Obama and his Grandmother! Blessings!!!

WAKE UP! NO MORE TRICKS!   October 20th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done. Lord, may it be as You desire it to be. Cover Obama with your protection as he goes forth to visit his grandmother.

Obama 2008   October 20th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

I will be praying that she will recover and be able to watch your inauguration. God Bless!!

Tsigeredsa   October 20th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

May God be with you. me & My family prayers are with you and your family.I am hoping and praying she can see you win the white house

Brigette   October 20th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

I am amazed that the news is talking about Barack spending time with his Grandmother as a bad thing for the election. Barack suspending his campaign proves he is not the typical politician. If people have been concerned that he is a typical "Chicago" politician, suspending his campaign to be with the woman who raised him will prove that he is authentic. If he kept on campaigning while his grandmother was so ill, I would have thought less of him. How a politician treats his family is a good indicator on how he will treat this country. Loyalty and morality first, fame and fortune later.

God Speed Barack to your Grandmother and you!

Brigette

former republican   October 20th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

Put politics aside and let obama visit his sick grandmother. give the attacks a rest for a few days.

- in the meantime perhaps the media should start digging up dirt on mccain instead of always putting obama under the microscope.

DC   October 20th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

My prayers go out to your grandmother and you Senator Obama....I hope she feels better soon.

Obama/Biden 08

Audrey   October 20th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Our prayers are with you Sen. Obama.

PL   October 20th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family Mr. president.

Elle   October 20th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Senator Obama, You, your grandmother and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for taking on the task that you have. It means more to so many of us than you will ever know. God bless and keep you and your family.

Prayers and Early Voting from Dallas, Tx   October 20th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

Blessing and prayers to you, Senator Obama, your grandmother and your family. You are a good honorable man.

Obama supporters, lets all show Obama his campaign will truly "continue to function normally" by all of us VOTING EARLY for BARACK OBAMA THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES !

Mike, Ohio   October 20th, 2008 11:41 pm ET

Our thoughts are with Obama and his family. I'm sure she is incredibly proud of him, as we all are.

Indiana Joe   October 20th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

All my prayers are with Sen. Obama and his Grandmother! Blessings!

Tatala Family, Oregon   October 20th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones Sen. Obama.

SS   October 20th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Our prayers are with Barack Obama, his Grandmother, and their entire family!!!

Kris   October 20th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Sure hope Grandma is OK. BUT – IF she is so sick WHY wait until Thursday – today is Monday.
Seems like there is more to this story – like all the "issues" on the legal birth certificate going on right now in Hawaii.
Obama is so good at spin – maybe this is just another distraction learned from his Chicago gang. What a shame!

Cathy, Peoria AZ   October 20th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your grandmother must be very proud of the man you are and the President of the United States you are about to become.
Godspeed

Jay K. Salem, OR   October 20th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

Peace be with you and your grandmother Mr. Future President

Devin   October 20th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

Good luck and best wishes to Senator Obama, his grandmother and his family. I sincerely hope she recovers, and if not, that she sees her grandson succeed in his goal.

ljkcan   October 20th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Sheko, Kansas City MO   October 20th, 2008 11:37 pm ET

Our prayers are with you President Obama. May God bless your grandma with speedy recovery and to the grace to see you sworn in to the white house as the new President of the United States of America.

Peahen   October 20th, 2008 11:37 pm ET

I, too, pray that she gets better to see her grandson become the next president of the United States.

Samantha   October 20th, 2008 11:37 pm ET

Senator Obama, you have a lot of support and prayers! We are with you! I wish you all the best. You are a very honorable man! We love you!

Greg   October 20th, 2008 11:36 pm ET

God Bless Sen McCain for putting up with Obama during last Wedenesdays debate.

ABetterTomorrow   October 20th, 2008 11:36 pm ET

Oh my, I hope his grandmother will pull through. I offer my condolences and I'll pray for her health.

gl   October 20th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

My God be with you President to be Obama. Keep the faith.

NH For Obama   October 20th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

my prayers are with you , barack.

take as long as you need, for we are millions supporting you, and do not worry – you will not lose any of your motion, or all your positives that you have gAINED....

i know you will WIN, but right now, is a time to put family first....

my prayers are with you, during this very difficult time.

David   October 20th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

My prayer to you and your family

t @ central cali   October 20th, 2008 11:34 pm ET

Senator Obama, you and your family will be in my prayers. God bless.

mary   October 20th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

Meanwhile we will be voting for you here in Florida!

KM in OHIO   October 20th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

Situations like this make the fact that candidates are people first really stand out. My thoughts are with you and your family!

Marie   October 20th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

Obama and Family,

May God Be With You "All" throughout your journey giving you the strength and endurance to tackle unwelcomed obstacles that may cross your paths. Always look to GOD which cometh your help and pray. Pray for your grandmother's health but through all things and when everything else is said and done, Let God's Perfect Will be done... To God be the glory!!! Forever amen.....

Chris   October 20th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

My best wishes to Obama and his family. I pray she can watch him be sworn in next year.

PAgayman4Obama   October 20th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

Our prayers go out to the Obama family for the hopes that grandma gets better or will make her transition from this life to the next in peace and not in pain. You raised a fine grandson and you can rest in knowing that he will represent his country to the best of his abilities. it was those values he learned at your knee that have shaped him into the leader i truly admire and respect. We will keep the message of change and justice rolling Mr. President as you care for your grandmother. After all it s the least we can do for you have dome so much for us! GOD BLESS!

David in Colorado   October 20th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

PLEASE, PLEASE, Senator McCain, show us the great man you used to be and refrain from attacking Senator Obama's character during the two days he is visiting his grandmother. All of us - Democrats, Republicans, and Independents - can understand the emotions generated by the loss (or serious illness) of a loved one, and we need to respect that. I am a fervent supporter of Senator Obama; however, I would make the same plea to our campaign if it were your or Governor Palin's relative. We are, after all, humans first, Americans second, and members of political parties a distant third.

God Bless you, "Toot" - our prayers go out to you for a full recovery.

Independent99999   October 20th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

May God Bless you, Sir.

Chris in Texas   October 20th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

Our hopes and prayers are with you and your family Mr. Obama. Safe travels and speedy recover for your grandmother.

lee in canada   October 20th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

senator obama our thoughts are with you and your gran..we will pray for you both..god bless

SHELLI1313   October 20th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

I am truly sorry to hear about Senator Obama's Grandmother. I pray that she gets better, but, if not I pray that she has no pain and has a peacefull transition. God be with you Senator Obama and your family.

Much Respect

Michael S. O'Brien   October 20th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

Senator Barack Obama.., 'the best to you and your family'. You and your family are in our prayers. We enjoyed your family in Butte, Montana on July 4th. Mike in Montana

pauline   October 20th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

my prayer is with you Senator Obama and your family. I wish your grandmother the best of health, to see her grandson make history.
I hope Senator mcain and governor palin will not be so low to attack you in your time of grief.

jojodancer1119   October 20th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

Senator Obama, I hope you'll be able to enjoy the time you have with your grandmother. Cherish those days forever.

s.positive   October 20th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

We are praying for you and the team Obama and may God continue to keep you all safe and strong

Carol and Bruce Levy   October 20th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

May God give Mrs. Dunham a rufuah shlama (a prayer for a speedy recovery).

Our thoughts and prayers are with Barack and his family at this difficult time

We hope that Mrs. Dunham will rally and get well soon.

God Bless you all.

p k singh   October 20th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

I wish her the best of health and sincerely hope see is there to see the coronation of barack as the president. An event of history that would be so fulfilling for her.

Mn voter   October 20th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

Let's see now. MCCain leaves the campain trail to go back to D.C to conduct our countries business. For that he is called names and made fun of. Now Obama leaves the trail to visit his grandma. Gee isn't that sweet. Bit of a double standard here don't you think.

MCCain-Palin 08

Lee for Obama   October 20th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

My family and I send prayers to you and your family. God willing we hope that your grandmother recovers.

Enough is enough from Dallas, Tx   October 20th, 2008 11:28 pm ET

May God keep your grandmother in his arms and bless her to see you become the next president of the United States. As a mom; I know the pride your grandmother feels towards you. You were so lucky to have grandparents who loved you so much and they are so blessed to have you because you are a kind, gentle, loving grandson. Senator Obama, may God bless you, your grandmother, your family and may he "make you shine like a star and hoid you in the palm of his hands..."

fran from canada   October 20th, 2008 11:28 pm ET

Obama I send my prayers to you and your family and hope that your grandmother recovers to see you become the next president of the united states.
Matt you are right about Fox website after reading the blogs there I am glad I am not an American, so much hatred, anger, and racism its sad too see, even comments about Obama and his grandmother. God Bless You All!

Rob   October 20th, 2008 11:28 pm ET

God Bless you, and your family at this time of need. I pray for you, and wish you all the strength and fortitude you will need in the coming days.

lee in canada   October 20th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

our prayers are with you and your gran senator obama..may the lord keep her safe ..

Kevin in CPT   October 20th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

Pre-President Obama. You go home and take care of your family. We supporters will handle things until your return. We got your back.

democrat in az   October 20th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

May God bless and keep His arms around your grandmother. Grandmas are special people

Dawn Tarr   October 20th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

My best wishes and thoughts are with your family and your Grandmother Mr. Obama!!! Your Grandmother must be a great woman and you are a fine example of her years of hard work and love!! Enjoy your time with her and take care of you and yours!!! We are still here and will be when you are able to return!!!

Democrat from Arizona   October 20th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

God bless, my heart goes out to Senator Obama, family and friends.

Tim in Cheyenne   October 20th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

I am 12 years old, bi-racial, a christian, and my grandmother means alot to me. I know your grandmother must mean alot to you also, so I pray she will be alright and be able to see you succeed in winning the election!! OBAMA / BIDEN 08!!!!

Tom Jerry   October 20th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

nancois, did you mean– judge only by words not by actions? Just checking!

Elizabeth, TX   October 20th, 2008 11:24 pm ET

Dear Mrs. Madelyn Dunham,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you regain the strength to see a nation embrace your grandson. And if it be your time, may you find peace knowing that you have inspired a boy to become a man who stands up for those less fortunate. I thank you.

Barack Uda   October 20th, 2008 11:24 pm ET

May the love from your supporters comfort you at this time. You and your grandma have done each other proud. God bless you and your family, President Obama.

Ken   October 20th, 2008 11:23 pm ET

Barack,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope your grandmother gets to see you inaugerated our next President.

Heidi   October 20th, 2008 11:23 pm ET

May God bless you and your family Senator Obama. Our prayers are with you!

Proud supporter for Obama   October 20th, 2008 11:23 pm ET

Senator Obama my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and may God watch over you and your family as well as your Grandmother was she watches her grandson make history. I hope and pray that she gets well to see you on your path to victroy to lead this country to greatness. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God continue to bless you and your family.

alpha_nu_916   October 20th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

in times of heartache and personal tragedy people set their personal beliefs aside and come together; our differences are nothing when compared to our similarities.
my thoughts and prayers are with sen. obama's family . . . i hope these messages of hope and love find his granmother well.

Mugsy   October 20th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

If I take care of you and you take care of me, we both get taken care of.....I'm sure grandma raised you to think that way. Hope all goes well during this tough time

Jarvis J. Missouri   October 20th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Dear Barack,
All of my thoughts and prayers are with you during these very difficult times. May God always be with you and your family. Please take care my friend.

Moe in VA   October 20th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know I would be no where else if I were in the same situation. This is another example of the caliber of Sen. Obama's character. Hope there is a speedy recovery!!!

CAW in MD   October 20th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

God speed and God bless to you and yours, Senator Obama. We'll include your grandmother in our prayers.

Ken, Republican Voting for Obama   October 20th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Not to worry Mr President, travel safely, wish you all the best. Come back and lets change this country.

ChicagoSuz   October 20th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

I'll keep a good thought for Sen. Obama & his family during this trying time. I hope his Grandmother is up and around soon and can see her grandson become President of the United States!!

Polly   October 20th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

Obama,
I pray that she will hang in there to see you make the next president.
My prayers are with you and your family.

Nicole in Ga   October 20th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

I am keeping them all in prayer. It's really sad he had so many special people in his life not be able to see him become President. What a wonderful family he grew up in with wonderful values. God Bless...Don't worry about your campaign, Biden and your surrogates will handle it well for you in your absence and your voters are very much dedicated...

senior vote driver   October 20th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

As I spend the next two weeks shuttling low-income seniors from their homes in Charlotte to early vote for you Senator, I will constantly be reminded of your grandmother and what special signifcance this election holds for her. Our thoughts are with you, as we wish your grandmother all the strength she needs to recover.

adods   October 20th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

May God hold you, your grandmother and your family in the light of God's unfailing love.

Your American Family   October 20th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

President Obama, We will fight in your stead while you go to your grandmother. You, your family and your grandmother are in our prayers. Your grandmother will see you sworn in as the next president. God bless her for her sacrafices and for raising such a wonderful man and our leader. Little did she know that she would some day give us the greatest president in my lifetime and maybe one of the greatest ever. God knows he will face the biggest challenges ever. I know God will be with you and your grandmother. I can only imagine the love you must share. We've got tour back, but more importantly, God has you protected in His hands. God Bless you.

Armon Dallas, TX   October 20th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

God's peace be with you and your family in this hard time, Senator Obama!

Stacy Clarks, TX   October 20th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

my prayers are with you, your grandmother and you family!

GOD BLESS

Mike, FL   October 20th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

I am afraid the McCain and the shameless Reps will attack him while Obama is away from compaigning and on the side of his terminally ill grand mother.

Denise   October 20th, 2008 11:17 pm ET

She must be an amazing woman to have helped raise someone as incredible as Barack Obama. God bless her and keep her well.

:)

june   October 20th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

I will pray that she lives to see his inaguration on January 20.

This one is for That One   October 20th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

God be with you and your grandmother. She raised a remarkable grandson and I pray that she will be witness to your inauguration. What a proud moment that will be for her.

black white   October 20th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

I hope the supporters out there on both ends sees that his black & white.

CNN please post!!!

Joseph Adewole   October 20th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

I wish her well, God will spare her life to witness her grand son entering The White House as The President of America.

Chut Pata   October 20th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

I pray she live long enough to see the fruit of her life long sacrifices i.e. the presidency of Obama.

hawaii voter   October 20th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

Welcome home, Barack. Our best wishes and prayers to your grandmother and you. :)

Janice   October 20th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

We are praying for your grandmother to be strenghtened and healed Senator Obama; grandmothers are oh so special.

Gino   October 20th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Well done. Your grandmother helped raise you well. Godspeed.

BV   October 20th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

How will McCain/Palin use this against Obama?

Lord, please let her see her Grandson become the next President of the United States.

Scott VA   October 20th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Senator Obama my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope your grandmother is well enough to attend your Inauguration in Jan '09.

Sherry   October 20th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

May God bless Senator Obama and may God bless Mrs. Dunham and keep her safe in His warm and loving embrace in the hollow of His hands.

David Stein   October 20th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Now if only Palin could take a break and help out with her young, young, special needs son and her pregnant teenage daughter who undoubtedly needs her mother./

The Foley's   October 20th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

President Obama, We will fight in your stead while you go to your grandmother. You, your family and your grandmother are in our prayers. Your grandmother will see you sworn in as the next president. God bless her for her sacrafices and for raising such a wonderful man and our leader. Little did she know that she would some day give us the greatest president in my lifetime and maybe one of the greatest ever. God knows he will face the biggest challenges ever. I know God will be with you and your grandmother. I can only imagine the love you must share. We've got tour back, but more importantly, God has you protected in His hands. God Bless you.

Obama 4 life   October 20th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

May God bless Senator Obama and his grandmother.May God speed her recovery to see you elected as the next president of the USA.

Texas Mom for Obama   October 20th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Senator Obama. We wish your grandmother well. Obama supporters, let's take up the slack while he is away. Make phone calls, knock on doors, go vote!

Ken   October 20th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

God bless you Mrs. Dunham. You have helped produced a fine man and I pray for your health.

Obama 08

Pat Pa.   October 20th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

God Bless you and your family Senator Obama.

You are going where you should be going. I'm sure that your grandmother will want you by her side.

Godspeed !

we need something new- from OH   October 20th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

may God bless Obama and his grandmother and the rest of his family.

TPnTN   October 20th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

My prayers are with you, your family, and for your safe travel!!

God Bless!

Trasa, Texas   October 20th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

I'll pray for her and your family President Obama. I know she is very proud of you, just like your mother would have been if she was still with us. Go and take care of her, us supporters will continue working for you. God Bless!

Sam   October 20th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

May she be alive and well when you become the next President, Barack.

wb   October 20th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Senator Obama, we will keep your family and your grandmother in our prayers at this difficult time. May God bless you all and keep you safe.

Sue in MI   October 20th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Blessings and peace to you and your family Senator. We'll keep you all in our prayers this week!

AMGC   October 20th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

I hope Barack sees these comments and the support he and his family have. My thoughts are with them all.

Alistair   October 20th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

My Praise go out to Barack and his grandmother.

Myles, New Orleans   October 20th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

My Prayers are with you and your family and may the Lord allow her to see you finish this race for the President of the United States.

N. Rosado   October 20th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Sen. Obama, I hope your grandmother is able to recover soon. She must be an amazing women to have been able to raise such a respectable man. I hope America wakes up and sends you to the White House.

Sherry/NE   October 20th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Senator Obama our prayers are with you and your family.

Dear God please watch over Senator Obama's Grandma and keep her well so that she be there to see her beloved Grandson become our next President.

Amen

Hillary Supporter   October 20th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

I pray for the healing of your grandmother. YOU ARE A VERY GOOD MAN and you have a good heart. I pray that God would spare her life so that she can see you in the White House.Sen Obama you are part of my family.WE LOVE YOU.

blen   October 20th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

May the Lord guide you and encourage you through your grandma's illness. I pray God stretches his hand and heals her and washes her with his blood and make her whole.

ohio   October 20th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

God bless you adn your family keep it strong Obama we love you and support you keep fighting hard for us

Bony A. Bengwayan Jr   October 20th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

God bless you senator Obama and God bless your grandma. You exhibit the best in a grandson that America's forefathers truly nod their heads in approval

jmschange08   October 20th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Senator Obama our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
May the Lord keep you and bless her as she recovers. You are surrounding with abiding love, prayers and GOD's hand. We will lift her in the spirit of our LORD. You are a true inspiration, NO WEAPON
FORMED AGANIST YOU SHALL PROSPER!!! Thank you

ginger   October 20th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Sen. Obama, all of your supporters wish you and your family the very best during this difficult time.

Natasha in tally   October 20th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

God bless Barack and his family. Go with him and keep his safe.
Obama 08

nancois   October 20th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Judge a man not only by his words but by his actions.

Obama is an honorable man and I look forward to his Presidency.

Terri/Texas   October 20th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

You are truly a man of honor and integrity. May God be with you on your trip and put his arms around your grandmother so that she may see you become our next president and know what a part she played.

paula   October 20th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

I have no doubt that Obama's grandmother is extremely proud of the man he became. I am thankful for all she poured into him and I pray she will live to see him become our next president.

winipeg canada   October 20th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

my prayers are with the obama family

raylene   October 20th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

Our hope is that you will find your grandmother improving. Bless you.

barbara   October 20th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Our family is praying for you and your grandmother.

Jamie,Hattiesburg,MS   October 20th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

You know,I love Barrack Oboma.He embodies everything that I am, I went to see my grandfather this past weekend because he has been ill and he is 79 years old.I told my job that I was taking off 2 days to go and see him because he was so important in my up bringing and because i love him that much.Nothing means as much as family,especially grandparents.He's been dealing with Altminers disease but I told him, I said "POP", thats what we call him,We're going to have a Black president in November.If I could paint you a picture of the smile on his face it would be on the front cover of every major paper.Even he understands the significance of this election and what it means to this country and the world.So Senator Oboma take out this time to share this moment with your grandmother.Send her home with her head high and proud of this generationn.

raylene   October 20th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

Our prayers are with you and your grandmother Mr. Obama. My whole family voted early for you sir, go with God.

Cheryl1026   October 20th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

georgia welwood   October 20th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Senator Obama, God bless and heal your grand mother. Be of good courage.

Heather   October 20th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

I'm sure Mrs. Dunham appreciates her grandson at her bedside.

Barack Obama kepts mentioning how he's able to withstand these smears from the Republicans but it never occured to me about what all these smears do to his ailing Granny.

Kelly   October 20th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Which of the candidates is the best moral example: the one who takes time off to visit his ailing grandmother, or the one who dumped his ailing wife to marry his vacuous Barbie-doll mistress?

turning IN blue from Chicago   October 20th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

God bless the Obama family and Mrs. Durham. May she have a speedy recovery and be able to see her beloved grandson be elected President of the United States.

(And it's not even worth stressing you self out over by going to look at the threads at FOX. It is unbelievable how twisted some people are.)

GET REAL!!!!!!!!   October 20th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

I wish her all the best from my heart

Love,

A McCain supporter

NICHOLAS   October 20th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

may god keep your grandma so she can see the wonderful young man she nutured become the next president of the United States of American

Obama 08

JWR   October 20th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

Oh I hope she gets well soon. She needs to see her Grandson and she needs to see him become OUR next President of these United States. What a proud moment for any Grandmother.

weneedstrongleadership   October 20th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

I can see it now, McCain will come out and say something like, may love and health be with Obama's family. When McCain and Palin could have something to do with Obama's grandmather's health. She could have worried and disliked all the negativity thrown at Obama, I know if I was a mother/grandmother, this type of thing would and as an american it has affected my own health not to mention the health of the american people.

This only proves where Obama's heart is and that it's not all about himself as some angry Republicans will say. Obama is a true family man and be commended for his love of family.

A good majority of america is behind you and wish you and your family good health.... :)

Jorge   October 20th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

Senator Obama,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Julia   October 20th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

We all know that "Toot" is very proud of the grandson she helped to raise. Character is taught from the home and she must be a very strong woman. Our prayers are with Barrack's grandma since she has given us the gift of the next president of the United States.

Dan, NC   October 20th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

My prayers are with you and your family, Senator Obama. I hope your Grandmother get better to see you elected President of this great nation. It's the right thing to do at this time of tribulation in your personal life. It makes me so proud to be supporting you and voting for you. I can't wait until Nov 4th to be part of “history in the making” and until Jan 21st to proudly call you my commander-in-chief. God bless you.

Kim Nashville   October 20th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

May God bless her to see her grandson make history.

dld   October 20th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

My prayers are with you and your family! I so hope your grandmother can pull through. How very blessed you have been in having a wonderful grandmother to help you grow & to guide you through life.
Please thank her for for all of us for the fine man you have become!
Surely our next president of the USA!

Larry-Detroit   October 20th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Go to your grandmother and witness her speedy recovery.

sylvia   October 20th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

This just shows that Obama has moral values. Obama's grandparents are very lucky to have him as grandson. I will include your grandma , grandpa and your family in my prayers. If you become President of The USA , I will pray That The Holy Spirit continually fill you with His gifts especially the gifts of love, humility , patience, knlowledge and wisdom. God Bless you and your family and God Bless America,

zuq   October 20th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Prayers are with you and your grandmother.

Micheal   October 20th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Now this guy is using his sick grandmother for political gain. It's too bad, so sad.

This election has proven one thing that I have never thought it would happen before, that is Blacks are the ones who are racists, not Whites, since I had always thought the opposite. (and I am not White)

The endorsement of Collin Powell came at no surprise at all, even I predicted before he came on to NBC to announce this stinky support for Obama that he was going to back Obama.

Mr. Powell, you don't have to try to say bad thing about the McCain-Palin ticket as the reason to endorse Obama because even a ten-year-old child could know the main reason for you to back this guy. It is because Obama is Black as you!. How shame this could be for a former General, who I had very high respect before this endorsement. I've lost all my respects for you as well as for other Blacks. If you are a wise and unbiased human being, you should had not endorsed anybody but too bad, you have proven to me that you are just one of most of the Black people out there, follow Obama because he is Black!.

The media doesn't have to ask Condoleeza Rice or any other Black Republicans in office who she/he is going to vote for on November, 4. It will be worthless because I know for sure, she/he is going for Obama!. This is a wake-up call for Whites who support Obama to ask themselves: Why should they support Obama?

If Mr. Obama gets elected, very soon this great country will be turned into an Africa-like-country, for example, like Zimbabewe.

RJ   October 20th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

His grandmother should be proud of his achievements. I hope she will be there to see the President-Elect Obama.

P. From the Northwest   October 20th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Wishing your grandma a very well wishes and a better health as well. God be with you Senator Obama and the rest of your family.

Larry-Detroit, Mi   October 20th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Go to your grandmother and witness her speedy recovery.

Daria   October 20th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

I hope she will get well soon. may god bless her.

JK   October 20th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

I'm with you Sen Obama, I know that God will allow your Grandma see you as the next president.

michele   October 20th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

my prayer is with you and your family. i hope mcain will not be so low to attack you in your time of grief.

bern   October 20th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

The prayers of the world go with you.

mary, VA   October 20th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

I Hope she feel better, Don't go yet Grand ma, wait to see your grand son, Barak elected as President of United States, so hang in there , don't go

Obama/Biden 08

A Senior Southern Lady - NC   October 20th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Barack Obama is, indeed, the good and decent man that I think he is and his leaving the campaign trail at this most-important time to be with his grandmother just verifies this. I hope his grandmother lives long enough to see this extrordinary man, the first of his race, sworn in as president of the United States. He is a credit to her and he will make both his grandmother and this nation proud.

Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan   October 20th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

MANY PRAYERS ARE COMING TO YOU, YOUR GRANDMA AND YOUR FAMILY FROM MY FAMILY.
I PRAY SHE CAN STAY STRONG TO SEE YOU WIN .

SD,Michigan   October 20th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

My prayers for Sen Obama's grandmother. I wish her speedy recovery -she HAS to get well, to see her grandson become President!

jack   October 20th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Thoughts and prayers for Grandma & Senator Obama.

Shyla Swamy   October 20th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

All my family's prayers to you and your Family Senator Obama. May your grandmother be strong enough for a while longer.

Ann   October 20th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

Wishing you a nice loving visit with your dear grandmother whom we know you love with all your heart.

If it is time for her to rest, please accept it. She knows you are the next President of the USA and that she helped you achieve that.

ahk, beverly hills, ca   October 20th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

Reading this brings tears to my eyes. Barack Obama is an exceptional man.

Obama Fan   October 20th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

God bless you and your family.My prayers are with you.

Md   October 20th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

May God be with your grandmother Senator Obama. Our thoughts are with you and your entire family.

lindajo48   October 20th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

I was blessed to have a grandmother who was as important to me asBarack Obama's is to him.  She has been gone for 10 years and not a day goes by that I don't remember her and miss her.  It is a sign of thehuman being that Obama is that he is going to spend time with his grandmother.  He will never regret it.  My prayers and thoughts are with him

dmg   October 20th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

Sen.Obama you and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.

Cam   October 20th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

I'm sure Palin will have something to say about this...........if she mentions it, then I hope the media actually rips her apart, like they have been unwilling to do so far.........

Diebold Bandit   October 20th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

The touching stories Obama has shared about his wonderful, hardworking grandmother makes anyone wish for her restored health.

Best wishes Barack to your and your family.

HENRY of ILLINOIS   October 20th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

Sometimes there are situations that defy political analysis. This has to be one of them .But we are already being subjected to opinions as to how this may play out in the election arena – whether it will hurt or help. The desire to take positions on any and everything, by pundits in the media, is reminscent of the paparazzi wallowing in every private moment of celebrities, like Diana, even when she was dying in a motor car accident. Doesn't anyone know when to stop?

nyindependent   October 20th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Let's hope we ALL can let you share this time with your grandmother without the mudslinging that we've seen so much of.
God bless you!

Lynn in NM   October 20th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Why would Clinton start campaigning for him now? I thought she said she "would do everything she could" to help him win. What is this – the 2nd time she has stumped for him in the past 3 months? Glad she is so trustworthy.

Lucy   October 20th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

I think it only makes him seem more human to want to see his Grandmother while she is so ill. I hope he tells his Grandmother to hang in there and he will make her even prouder when he wins the Presidency. Both Biden and Obama have shown Americans how important their families are to them. It is important that even though Obama is stretch thin, he know what his priorities are and knows what the right choice is without batting an eye.

efrem   October 20th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family hopefully she'll pull through

kent   October 20th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

May the Lord be their refuge and strength.

Pat   October 20th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

My prayers are with you and your blessed grandmother.

banderson   October 20th, 2008 10:46 pm ET

To all Obama-Biden supporters let's pray that Senator Obama grandmother has a speedy recovery.

Teresa M.   October 20th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

Senator Obama, my prayers and blessings to you and your family at this time. May God keep her safe to see you as the next president of the USA.

J. Scott, Texas   October 20th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

May God be with you. My prayers are with you and your family. I hope and pray that she can see you win the White House come November. You are the blessed grandson that she lived to raise.

Joe   October 20th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

As a people, let us all pray for Senator Obama and his family at this time.

Dana   October 20th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

Now that's a REAL AND GENUINE reason to "stop campaigning"!!!

Obama is an Indigo Child!   October 20th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

Healing light and divine intervention to your grandmother Obama. I was raised by my grandma, too and I understand how important this time with her is. Know that many are praying for her recovery. We need you. We love you!

jimmy   October 20th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

yes yes, may God bless your grandma, a treasure to have and to watch history in making , i wonder how it would feel, when she looks back at the day when barake was a little boy dabling in the water with his grandpa,from a different era, and watching him a mature man raising his hand to be sworn as a president on the steps of the capital hill saying Amen, while looking up to see the images of his mom and his dad looking down on this boy who is changing the history of a nation or the birth of a new nation...amen

sandee in Portland   October 20th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

May God watch over you and your Grandmother in your time of need. I hope she improves so that she can see you elected President, although I'm sure she is so proud of you already.

Liz, St. Louis, Mo   October 20th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

My thought and prayers are with you and your family. God bless

voter   October 20th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers are with the Obama family and his grandmother. I hope Toot gets well soon so she can see her grandson win the presidency. this says alot about Obama's character in which he puts family first and not his campaign.

theogracias   October 20th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

God bless you and your family Senator Obama.

VA Woman for Obama!!!   October 20th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

My deepest and heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with Senator Obama and his family.

albert griffith   October 20th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

May God be wit u and your family Sen.Obama the next president of the U.S.A.!

Wendy in NC   October 20th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Most positive thoughts and best wishes to 'Toot' Dunham, the woman Sen. Obama said 'put everything she had into me'. Job well done, Mrs. Dunham. I pray she lives to see her grandson elected as president.

Independent   October 20th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Our best wishes ! I will be phone banking ... maybe with a few other thousand Americans. That may pick up some slack. We'll hold the fort!

Tino   October 20th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

I admire Obama for his ability to seperate politics from personal responsibilities. Here again we see a clear example of an individual who is grounded and considers his grandmother as his inspiration so much so that he his willing to risk loosing two days of campaigning to be at her side. We should all be humbled by such family values.

stef   October 20th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Good Bless Senator Obama and his grandmother at this critical time. I hope John McCain would respect Senator Obama at this time, but I seriously doubt it, he is desperate to no end.

Colorado   October 20th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

It will be disgusting to watch the McCain campaign keep attacking Obama while he visits his sick grandmother. I pray she lives to see her grandson become President. I'm sure this is devastating to him

bruffys   October 20th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

Our thoughts are with you and your family, Senator Obama, and we hope that your grandmother regains her health.

Wis. woman for Obama   October 20th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

I wish her the best of health, to see her grandson make history.

Turnabout is fair play   October 20th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

My prayers to you and your grandmother Barack. I hope and pray she lives to see you become the next president of the United States of America before she goes home to our Father. God bless you and your family.

Caring   October 20th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

My prayers are with Obama and his grandmother.

AirDiva in NC for OBAMA   October 20th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

My prayers and thoughts are with you, your grandmother and your family. May God see her well.

Tracy-Oakley   October 20th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

My prayers go out to your Obama's grandma and their family..

Trina   October 20th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

David Gergen said this would give an advantage to McCain's campaign for two days. Unbelievable. I'll be glad when this campaign is in the history books.

tisha   October 20th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

My prayers are with Barrack and his family at this time. I know his grandmother is so proud of him.

Silvestre   October 20th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Your grandmother is in our thoughts, Senator Obama.

Tim in Canada   October 20th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

May God bless and keep Senator Obama, he has taken allot of blows and they still keep coming.

hurriCAIN PALIN   October 20th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

hope your grandma gets better

Mccain/Palin '08

Arkansas voter for Obama   October 20th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

I firmly believe that you can tell the measure of a man by how he treats his mother/grandmother. I wish Obama a safe trip.

Mary   October 20th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

Prayers to Senator Obama and his family during this difficult time.

LaVerne E Brison   October 20th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

May Gods mercy be with you and your family Se. Obama. We are all praying for you. We will jold down the Fort while you are gone.

Ben   October 20th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

You know it just keeps getting better and better. Obama keeps showing and acting on family values.

First he takes a vacation to be with his family, then, he visits his ailing Gram.

Palin on the other hand has a pregnant daughter and a future son in law forced into marriage by the political circumstances. So much for family values.

bellgirl   October 20th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

My famly is praying for Sen. Obama's grandmother's improved health and hope she will live to see her grandson elected President of the United States. I know she knows that all of her past sacrifies were not in vein - she has helped to raise a great person who has and will be a benefit to society.

We also pray for strength for his family and all of his supporters around the world.

Dee, Topeka   October 20th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Now here's a man who has his priorities in order. Family is always FIRST.....not country. My prayers are with our next president and his family. May God Bless.

A mom of a child with autism for Barack Obama!   October 20th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

My prayers are sent to Senator Obama, his wife, children and of course his beloved Grandmother.. May she have a speedy recovery.

Heather   October 20th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

From my family to yours, senator Obama, our prayers are with you and your grandmother.

Brian Rich   October 20th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

It would be a real tragedy to lose another great person in American history this year.

Charlie Bradley   October 20th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

This is the candidate we need!! Even when he's VERY busy winning an election he still takes time for family. I hope this will in No way impact the lead you currently have in the polls. AND if there is ANY HINT of this causing personal attacks from your opponents, then I think we should ALL remember that.

Cathy   October 20th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Our prayer to the Obama family. I know it selfish but Grandma Obama...HANG ON!!!!

Your grandson is about to become President...and we want to celebrate it with you.

Nola   October 20th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

I will be praying for you and your grandmother -

Rick K   October 20th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

God bless

grasping for straws   October 20th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Thoughts and prayers from Alabama goes out to your Grandmother, Senaotor Obama.

angel   October 20th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Mr. Barack Obama please stay strong

Kim   October 20th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Best wishes for Obama's grandmother. I hope that she recovers from whatever is going on and that she is able to watch her grandson become the next president of the United States of America.

Neal   October 20th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Here's McCain's chance, attack him while he's visiting his sick grandma!

Laura, Boston   October 20th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Despite what anyone believe in politically please accept my best wishes for the recovery of your grandmother Senator Obama.

One thing America does know about you is that you truly love this woman very much. It only seems fair that you take all the time you need to be with her in her time of need.

Have a safe trip.
Laura, Boston

VA Mike   October 20th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Mr. Obama, I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. My prays will be with her and your family.

NB   October 20th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

I really really want her to see Obama as the president of USA. I can only pray for health . Mrs. Dunham Thank You for such good Up bringing.Your grandson is the only hope we have.

daphne wantsala   October 20th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

I was raised by my maternal grandmother as well. I know she means a lot to her grandson, Barack Obama. I hope & wish her well.

Sue, NY   October 20th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

This news makes me so so sad for Obama. My prayers are with him.

Arielle Yanaba   October 20th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

Barack...My son turns two tomorrow, and we took him to see you this afternoon in Orlando, FL. It was a wonderful experience and one I will never forget, nor let him forget. Our child growing in my belly also had a blast! I wish your grandmother the best, she raised a wonderful man! Peace and Blessings!

CNN loves a horserace   October 20th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

Our hearts are with you Senator Obama.

William of Albany, NY   October 20th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

This is a mark of what kind of man Obama is. Would John McCain go visit an ill relative this late in the campaign?

Mothernature Houston,Tx   October 20th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

May God Bless Obama and his family.

Seanie   October 20th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

Senator Obama, your family is in my thoughts and prays during this time of transition. May God's love comfort you and that his will be done. May God continue to bless you and your family.

LaTreetha E. Sharpley   October 20th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

Those of us who support Senator Obama, remember him, his grandmother and entire family in our prayers. We will keep the hope for change going as he does what a loving grandson should, go see about and be with her.

Ken   October 20th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

It tell you alot about the person.

Respectful and caring.

Definately a great President

Stephanie from AL   October 20th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

My best wishes for Senator Obama's Grandmother.

INDEPENDENT   October 20th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Barack,

You are good man. Go see you grandmother who raised you. We will continue to battle the lies and deception of the Republican Right Wing party.

Stand up people and fight for your freedoms and constitutional rights by voting the right winged neo con's and John Mcain out. Protect this good country!!!

Obama 08

michele   October 20th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

I've studied McCains economic plan and he wants to give every individual a $2,500 to $5,000 tax credit EVEN IF THEY ARE UNEMPLOYED. At the same time he wants to implement an across the board spending freeze that's impossible without going deeper into debt. Bye bye spending freeze. He says he wants to cut taxes for everyone which means the government will have less money coming in which increases our national debt. Bye bye spending freeze. He wants to cut medicaid and medicare funding by billions of dollars which will hurt the elderly. Maybe he plans to pay for his tax credits and cuts at the expense of the elderly. That's wealth redistribution at its worst. He wants to tax employer-sponsored health benefits which experts in the field say will cause employers to drop coverage on most individuals. Bye bye health care. Better think twice before voting for McCain you and your loved ones well being could be at risk.

Queen   October 20th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Senator Obama, my prayers are with you and your family! You are doing the right thing, recently losing my mother I take comfort in knowing I was there for her in her time of need as she was always there for me. Obama's grandmother was instrumental in helping him become the man he is today so there is no question of whether or not he should take a break from the campaign trail. Everyone should be steadfast in voting and urging others to vote.

Sincerely Queen

BOOTSTOMPER   October 20th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

What crap will the GOP spin on this? Obama is so much more honorable than McCain and Palin. I hope his grandmother is able to see this election to the end.

laurence   October 20th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

My God's grace be upon you and your family.

Vishnu   October 20th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

My blessings are with you and your grandmother.

Freddie Jo   October 20th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Our prayers are with your grand ma. May God preserve her life to witness your landslide victory on November 4 and your inauguration in Janaury 2009. Get well soon grand ma.

Just Me   October 20th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Our prayers are with you and your grandmother, Senator Obama.

jwn in south carolina   October 20th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Godspeed.

Martha   October 20th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

My prayers are with you Senator Obama.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   October 20th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

I personally feel like I know Obama's granny because he has often spoke so loving of her. My prayers are with Obama and the granny that loves him so very much.

judy, Wisconsin   October 20th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

We'll be thinking of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Send our love to your Grandma.

Real Talk   October 20th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Our prayers our with you and your family Barack. I hope all is well with your grandmother. I think it show's true characater how you and Joe have both put Family and Country first. God Bless You and YOur Family and God bless America.

Jason   October 20th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

My thoughts & prayers are with you Senator Obama, this is a real reason to leave your campaing Mccain.
VA voter here, ready to vote Obama.. wish they had early voting here.

Obama/ Biden 2008   October 20th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

I hope she gets better to see Barack as the president of the united states.

Obama/Biden 2008

matt   October 20th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

lets all go see fox's website and look at all the negative comments about a man going to visit his dying grandmother. Oh republican base, you ruined America

Obama/Biden 08!   October 20th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your grandmother Barack.

Northwest Washington   October 20th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

This is a man that knows balance. Go and comfort your family. Our prayers are with you.

Mike, MD   October 20th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

I know how it feel because i was raised by my grandmother too...This is extremly important for him, Mr. Obama i'll pray for you hopefully she'll gets better.

Folks don't forget to go vote please!!!

James   October 20th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

My thoughts are with you and your grandmother.

Linda32   October 20th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Prayers are with Obama and his grandmother.

Curtis - Marietta, GA   October 20th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your grandmother Sen. Obama. I also hope that you will be given the chance to spend quality time with her and that your opponent does not decide to use this time to come up with another baseless attack when you can't defend it.

Of course, that would mean I have faith in McCain/Palin, so let me say sorry in advance. Since they are surely going to do it! :(

Canadian   October 20th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

May GOD help her stay strong till her grandson is sworn in as President of the USA

a well educated woman   October 20th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

God Bless you and your family on this time of need. Lord please let the hate stop for peace at this time, so we may all pray for the healing of Baracks Grandmother, she had a pivotal role in his life. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

francheska ;-)   October 20th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

I will have Sen. Obama and his grandmother in my thoughts and prayers.

nerakami   October 20th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

My best wishes for your Grandmother... Senator Obama.

bob the builder   October 20th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers go out to Senator Obama and his family.

Elizabeth in Texas   October 20th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

What a remarkable woman. God be with this family and Senator Obama. She made him the great man he is today and she deserves peace.

bud   October 20th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Hang on Madelyn. Your boy is going to change the world.

John in VA   October 20th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your grandmother.

Nancy from FL   October 20th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

WHATEVER! Obamas just using this as an excuse to take away McCain and Sarahs momentum. He doesnt care about his grandmother ,just using her as a political tool! And she said shes a typical white woman!!!! How typical of a se xist like Obama!!!!

MCCAIN PALIN 2008

Leah DiMarco, Texas   October 20th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Senator Obama and his family are in our prayers.

Peter of Oregon   October 20th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

I pray all will be well with her and that she lives to see her grandson become an awesome US President.

Simmy   October 20th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Sen Obama, you're doing the right thing. Our prayers will be with you and your family. May God continue to bless you and your staff. OB-08.

e.j.mohammed Washington state   October 20th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

This is just another example of this mans character and integrity! I hope and pray his grandmother can see Senator Obama become President Obama!
Obama/Biden the only way to go in 08

sjp   October 20th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

i hope the best for the obama family as i did for the biden family, or would for the mccain or palin family. after all that has said and been done during this campaign, a moment of humanity, its good for the soul.

Independent   October 20th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

this is the problem with trying to demonize this guy it just does not work. I hope she gets better i know she will love to see your inauguration, barack.

Sarah   October 20th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

I think that he is putting aside his campaign to go spend a couple day with the woman who raised him, says alot about his character. He is obviously a man who put his family first. I think that says alot. That is the kind of man that I want to be our president.

VA Woman for Obama!!!   October 20th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

God bless Senator Obama and his family during this difficult time.

Christine El Paso   October 20th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

God bless Mr Obama our best wishes are with you and your family!

Winnie Hussein.... in Montana   October 20th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Sen. Obama, the thoughts and prayers of my family and friends are with you and yours. Take the time you need and the rest of us will help you out!

Beacn   October 20th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Good choice Senator Obama. It's the right thing to do.

Paizley   October 20th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

All my prayers to you and your family Senator Obama. You are a good grandson.

deborah, WV   October 20th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Barack, you and your family are in our prayers.

KC   October 20th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

my prayers go out to the Obama's.

Tony   October 20th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers are with Senator Obama and his family.

She is an important figure in his life and she shaped this brillant young man who will be the next President of the United States.

Senator McCain needs to tone things down over Thursday and Friday out of respect for Senator Obama and his family.

Lori   October 20th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

To Obama: Your grandmother should be proud of what you have and will accomplish as President of the United States.

To the American people: If McCain/Palin bring up Rev. Wright, please remember that Obama's grandmother is a white woman. For McCain and Palin to try and imply that Obama is racist against white people because of Wright, he will look like the idiot he is.

Barack, your grandmother is in our thoughts.

Coherent1   October 20th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

May God's grace and mercy be upon you and your grandmother. May you have a safe trip to and from Hawaii.

Sarah   October 20th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Our prayers are with you and your family Senator Obama.

Christie   October 20th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Our prayers are with you Barack. We thank your Grandmother for raising such a decent, caring and wonderful human being. She has our gratitude.

Tracey in Va   October 20th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

This is what a REAL man of character does when his family needs him....he goes to them.....family first.!!!
God bless Sen. Obama and his family!

Blinded by the lie   October 20th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

My heartfelt prayers got to Senator Obama and his family in his time of need ....will light a candle for you in church and hope it will help see you through in you comfort of you grandmother.

arlene, CA   October 20th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Special prayers & understanding to you Senator Obama

hometowndemocrat   October 20th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sen. Obama and his family. I only hope she lives long enough to see her beloved grandson become president of the United States. How proud she will be.

ERIC   October 20th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

My Prayers go out to Obama and his grandmother. May she find comfort with his presence by her side. Very Sad.

Jennifer   October 20th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

The Senator and his family will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers during what is likely a very difficult time.

Sonya   October 20th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

First let me start off by saying you, you have a interesting panel each night that is covering the campaign trail and I try hard to tune in each and every night to to hear point of view form each party.

I think some people of America is voting to see if Mr. Senator Obama will rise to the occasion, or if he's going to fail as being not smart than a African American 5th grader. Education does plays a BIG part in this election as well.

I will be voting for Mr. Senator Obama not by the color of his skin but by me doing my own research on both candidates and from what I have viewed on both Mr. McCain & and Mr. Obama backgrounds clearly tells me who is more fit for the JOB.

A swing state of Kansas City, MO voter

Kathy in Florida   October 20th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

This is sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you Barack.

OBAMA 2008

midwestrn grl_stl   October 20th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Family First.

We will hold it down for you, don't worry................

You and your family have become your supporters family, we care about you deeply and we know that the good Lord God Our Savior is watching over you.

Keep the Faith......yes we can

James   October 20th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Our prayers will be with you, Mr. Obama.

tuff Col. Oh   October 20th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

MAY GOD BLESS OBAMA'S GRANMOTHER AND THE REST OF HIS FAMILY, WE LOVE THEM ALL

warm wishes   October 20th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Warm wishes to you and your family, Barack. Hopes for a speedy recovery.

Sean   October 20th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Travel safely Obama and hope she gets better soon so she can see you win the Presidency!

Michael, Oregon   October 20th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Our prayers are with her and your family senator

Larique from CT   October 20th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

I pray she gets well soon so she can see you make history, Senator Obama!

Ryan   October 20th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

This is very sad. I wish obamas grandma the absolute speediest recovery possible. God bless that lady.

Brittany   October 20th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

May God Bless You and your family Senator Obama. You all are in our prayers.

Obama/Biden '08

wakeupamerica   October 20th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Obama – please know our thoughts and prayers are with your grandmother Madelyn and your family. God bless you.

Obama/Biden '08

sherrifromohio   October 20th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Our prayers are with your grandmother Sen. Obama, and your family.

Dori   October 20th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Mr. Obama, may God bless your grandmother.

Misty   October 20th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

I hope Grandma feels better– I hope she hangs in to see her grandson become the President of USA.

Grandma! Hang in there- Barack needs you.. the country needs you.
Love and Speedy Recovery.

fella from chicago   October 20th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

So touching Barack. Cancel the events in Iowa and Wisconsin where you know you've already won, but go to Indiana where you're hoping to win before departing to see your sick grandmother. Glad to see your heart and soul is still melded from Chicago politics. It's all about "me".

go vote   October 20th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Our thoughts are with your family ...

Go Vote People

Eric   October 20th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Our prayers are with you and your Grandmother!

The rest of the Obama Team has your back!

SARAH, not the dippy Alaskan   October 20th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Only the best wishes and prayers for the Obamas.

maurice   October 20th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

to put aside politics for once....our thoughts and prayers are with you senator obama. and gods speed.

JNC, California   October 20th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Go and visit with your grandmother, Senator Obama. I wish you and your family well. You won't miss much just the same old lies and hate tactics.

Independant for Obama   October 20th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Our prayers are with you sir !

It must be a great feeling for a GRANDMA to see and meet the next president of the United States!!

Angie for Obama-Biden all the way!   October 20th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

I wish Senator Obama and his grandmother well.

Chris, Bethesda, Maryland   October 20th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Pay attention, John. *This* is a real reason to put your campaign on hold.

TexasAlien   October 20th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

My prayers are with you and our grandma, Senator Obama. I pray for other members of your and grandma's immediate and extended families, too. Light, for the highest good. AMEN.

Lisa   October 20th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

I totally understand and agree with Barak's decision to be by his grandmother's side. Mrs. Dunham played a major role in his life; the time he spends with her is far more important & precious. This move tells a lots about his character and his love for family.

Let's all pray for Mrs. Dunham's swift recovery.

Lisa
VA Republican turned Independent

SOPHIA RHEAU, 23, FL   October 20th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

I'm praying for a full recovery for you grandma.....we love you :)

JESUS HEALS

OBAMA '08

nora CC TXAS   October 20th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Our prayers are with you as you travel to see your grandmother and we will pray for you and your family. Stay safe.

All Politics Aside   October 20th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, Senator Obama. Godspeed and God Bless you.

Carmen   October 20th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

What a touching relationship. I hope she gets better.

Remy   October 20th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

We pray for the old grandma who broughtup a future president!

SAME OLD STUFF   October 20th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

PRAYING FOR YOUR GRANDMA.

I HOPE SHE GETS BETTER.

WILL MISS YOU MR BARRY

LOVE YOU LOTS AND GOODLUCK

verity_gnosis   October 20th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

My heart goes out to Mr Obama and I wish him and his family the best.

TexasAlien   October 20th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

My prayers are with you and our grandma, Senator Obama. I pray for other members of your and grandma's immediate and extended family, too. Light, for the hiighest good.

Texas Teacher   October 20th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

God Bless Barack's Grandmother.... we should all pray for her highest good and that God's will be done. It is always hard to know in these times what God wills for the elderly. We lost our 93 year old grandmother a few years ago. Even when you know it is their time, it's hard. And you are never ready. My prayers for Barack Obama and all his family. And that if it is that time for the Grandmother that her crossing be an easy one.

I pray that the McCain Camp will be merciful in their ignorant and false attacks at this time. I'm sure that their merciless attacks have not been easy for the Grandmother of Barack Obama.

Independent for Obama!!   October 20th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Senator Obama, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. We hope your grandmother comes through her illness and gets the amazing opportunity to celebrate with all of us on November 4th when you win the presidential election. We will be praying for a miracle and may God bless your grandmother!

Tyree,LV-Independent For Obama   October 20th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Hope Shes Okay!
But Don't Worry Well Hold The Fort While Your Gone.

Obama/Biden 08'

Bobby   October 20th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

I pray she lives to see her grandson sworn into office.

Our country has suffered too long under the McCain/Bush generation of Republicans.

I'm in Georgia – and my friends and I are voting Obama + Biden.

Mel D   October 20th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Our prayers are with you and your family during this time.

GKL   October 20th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

May God Bless Obama's family at this time. My prayers are with him and his grandmother.

Flo   October 20th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

I hope Senator Obama's grandmother get well and live to see his gradson win the presidency. My prayers are with the Obama's in their hour of need. I pray Mrs. Dunham recover fully to cheer Obama on Nov. 4th.

God Bless.

Arlene Perez   October 20th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers go out to Obama's grandma. We all know how important grandmothers are to our lives.

Tiff of lithia springs   October 20th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

WE will keep your Granny in our prayers. I want her to see you get inaugurated Buddy.

Everyone needs in need of prayer   October 20th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Whether you are Repub or Demo, Obamas family needs your prayer. Regardless of your feelings towards him, put them aside if you are truly called by his Name (Jesus) and pray for strength for him and his families as well as others that may be affected by a sick loved one, God Bless

CL in Florida   October 20th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Sending prayers your way !

Loray White   October 20th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Best Wishes to your grandmother and remaining family members. My family's heartfelt prayers go out to you as you deal in these tumultuous times. God be with you.

konjo   October 20th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

May God give you strength President Obama!

tyme4chaing   October 20th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

May God deliver your Grandmother from hurt, harm, and danger. May God speed your return to the Mainland. I will be casting my for you this week. Early voting is great.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Jamal   October 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Wishing speedy recovery for your grandmother ,Senator.

sophia nyc   October 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

We wish her well.

Eric   October 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Many thoughts and prayers are with you Sen Obama. Put your grandmother first and come back and protect the rest of us, we will be patiently waiting.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

hmm...   October 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

you are in our thoughts and prayers~

Mark Kahle   October 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Barack, our Prayers are with you, go see your grandmother, we will take care of things on this end...

Independant for Obama!

soulstar   October 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

best wishes senator obama. your have encouraged and inspired us! but this reminds us that you too are human.

cjt   October 20th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Senior Obama,

Very sorry to hear your Grandmother is ill. I'm praying for you , your Grandmother and the rest of your family.

salem   October 20th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Senator Obama and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Grandma loves you very much, and you are so right to go to her at this time. Please know we all pray for her, and for you. May God bless.

Yolanda   October 20th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

My prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong Barack and know that your grandmother loves you and is proud of all of your accomplishments.

phil   October 20th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

we wish her good health and may God healing be upon her. where is jack cafferty Cnn? have you guys fired jack who was the only person that was telling us the truth? where is jack cafferty CNN?

Scoti   October 20th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

I hope that she recovers from her illness and gets the chance to see her grandson hopefully win the presidency.

chuks   October 20th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

don worry barack ..she'll be ok. she'll live to see you win and succeed in the presidency.

Charlie   October 20th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

My prayers are with you and your mother.

Abby from Florida   October 20th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

god speed.

MBru   October 20th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Senator Obama, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, from my family to yours. God Bless you all.

Patricia in Ohio   October 20th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

I am so sorry to hear about his grandmother. My prayers are with him and his family. But that is why I know he is the right man for the job. A man that loves his grandmother that much means that she has taught him the values of how to care for others. He will care for our country the same way. God Bless You Mr. President Obama on your travels to see your grandmother.

jayball   October 20th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Thoughts and prayer's to you and your family

unknown   October 20th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Sen. Obama, may your grandmom have a quick recovery. Our prayer with you...

Matt MC   October 20th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Spend as much time as you can with her! All this means is that Obama supporters need to step it up while he is gone. That means volunteering! Go out and vote early!

Marylou   October 20th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

GOd Bless your Grandmother Senator Obama. I will have her in my prayers, along with you.

Amy   October 20th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers are with you Sen. Obama. Godspeed.

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