It was a big day on the set of ‘Good Morning America’ with the return of Robin Roberts five months after she took a medical leave to undergo a life saving bone marrow transplant.
Roberts’ opening remarks, “I have been waiting 174 days to say this: ‘Good Morning America.’ I keep pinching myself and I realize that this is real. Faith, family and friends have brought me to this moment, and I am so full of gratitude. I share this morning, this day of celebration, with everyone.”
Her colleagues pulled out all of the stops in welcoming Robin back to the anchor desk. One of the first surprises of the day was a special message from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
The president said, “Welcome back Robin.” Michelle continued, “Robin, we just want you to know that the whole Obama family has been thinking about you and praying for you and rooting for you every step of the way.” Her husband added, “You’ve been an inspiration to all of us and we couldn’t be happier that you are back here doing what you do best.”
Michelle said, “And personally I am looking forward to our interview together in a couple of days.”
Hillary Clinton also recorded a humorous welcome back greeting for Robin, joking that now that she is out of a job she’ll be watching ‘GMA’ every morning and would appreciate it if the popular anchorwoman would wave at her on occasion. Roberts promptly complied.
No celebration would be complete without a cake. We think you’ll agree that the ‘Welcome Home Robin’ confection was a masterpiece. We wonder if the Manhattan-based ‘Cake Boss’ had anything to do with it’s creation?
Check out the video clip below – move slider to 3:00 for the Obama remarks:
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