As the new year continues, many things, as well as people are changing. Along with all of these changes, the United States government is about to be completely different. In the eyes of some, this is a good thing and a fresh start for our nation. For others, the inauguration of the future President of the United States is going to be one of the worst things for this nation. While politics have been a main topic of discussion for anyone and everyone that has an opinion, President Obama deserves to be recognized for the work that he has done for this country. This is to you, Mr. President, thank you. Thank you for passing a health care reform that guaranteed some a way to survive, when they needed it the most. Thank you for safely bringing home hundreds of loved ones from Iraq and ending the war. Thank you for eliminating one of the world's largest terrorist leaders, Osama Bin Laden. Thank you for helping your wife provide healthier options in school lunches and boosting the importance of nutrition for students across the nation. Thank you for showing that race does not define a person and that anyone can do anything that they put their minds to. Thank you for showing how a President and Vice President can be more than just colleagues and that after working together for eight years, friendship is one of the most important things in life. Thank you for showing everyone how to raise a family in the White House with grace and elegance. Over the years, President Obama has helped, healed, restored, acted out, and defended the United States to the best of his ability. As his last days in office come to an end, reflecting over the past eight years of Obama's presidency seems like the appropriate thing to do. All in all, history was made and the United States changed drastically during the two terms. The only thing left to do is say "Thanks, Obama."