The Obamas Sent the Sweetest Handwritten Message to J.Lo and A-Rod
In case you missed it, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez just got engaged in a super romantic Bahamas proposal. And we're still not over that massive engagement ring.
The internet, of course, has been sending all the good vibes the couple's way since the news was announced-and apparently, so has a certain POTUS. With an Instagram post, A-Rod revealed that the one-and-only Barack Obama sent the new fiancées a congratulatory note on behalf of himself and his wife, Michelle Obama, to celebrate their engagement. Addressed to "Jennifer & Alex," the letter was handwritten in Mr. Obama's signature scrawl.
"This means the world to us. #44," Rodriguez said in the caption.
In the note, number 44 shares well wishes on behalf of both himself and the former First Lady, referencing the the duo's own 20-plus year marriage.
This means the world to us. #44
A post shared by Alex Rodriguez (@arod) on Mar 21, 2019 at 11:14pm PDT
"Michelle and I just wanted to congratulate you on your engagement,” the president wrote. "After 26 years together, we can say that whatever challenges life may bring, sharing them with someone you love makes it all better. All the best, Barack Obama.”
Mrs. Obama recently opened up about her marriage with the former President in an interview with writer John Green, revealing why exactly she decided to open up about the highs and lows of she and the president's marriage in her memoir Becoming.
“One of the reasons why I chose to share so much about our marriage is because I think about young couples and how little we know when we get married about what marriage is,” Mrs. Obama says. “I mean, nobody’s giving us a guidebook on how to do this thing called building a life with a whole 'nother person.”
Earlier this month, J. Lo and A-Rod announced their big news with a series of dreamy tropical sunset shots, showcasing Lopez's new ring-which is estimated to be between 10 to 15 carats and valued as high as $5 million. The pair had been dating for two years, and it's set to be the fourth marriage for Lopez and second for Rodriguez.
While we don't have any details yet about the ceremony or reception, one thing seems like a done deal: President Obama and Mrs. Obama are sure to score a wedding invite after this.
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