Michelle Obama Says Serving As First Lady Is “The Greatest Gift Of All”

FLOTUS says thank you for the birthday wishes

After people around the country wished Michelle Obama happy birthday on Tuesday, FLOTUS took to Twitter to show her gratitude for the deluge of greetings. With only one day left in the White House, she added that the “greatest gift of all” was “the opportunity to serve as your First Lady.” Obama paired the tweet with a portrait of her and the First Family’s dogs, Bo and Sunny.

Thank you for the birthday wishes and for the greatest gift of all: the opportunity to serve as your First Lady. –mo pic.twitter.com/erjZA6WUXz

— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) January 18, 2017

See who greeted FLOTUS below.

In honour of Michelle Obama marking her final birthday at the White House people across the country, including celebrities, took to social media to dedicate birthday wishes, thank you notes and reflective posts about the Obama administration toFLOTUS.

President Barack Obama kicked off the shoutouts with a sweet message on Twitter: “To the girl from the South Side who took on a role she didn’t ask for and made it her own: Happy Birthday, Michelle. I love you,” POTUS captioned an adorable photo of the two of them riding a golf cart together.

To the girl from the South Side who took on a role she didn't ask for and made it her own: Happy Birthday, Michelle. I love you. pic.twitter.com/lvjfx418hn

— President Obama (@POTUS) January 17, 2017

Scroll down to see who else greeted the First Lady.

Gabrielle Union

When you're reading people from the rooter to the tooter and your BFF stays steady co-signing….#friendshipgoals Wishing Happy Birthday to the most amazing woman on the planet!! Thank you for being exactly who you are! You are loved, appreciated and admired

A photo posted by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Jan 17, 2017 at 10:09am PST

Kerry Washington

Join me in wishing our First Lady @MichelleObama the happiest of birthdays.

A photo posted by Kerry Washington (@kerrywashington) on Jan 17, 2017 at 11:35am PST

Ellen Degeneres

Happy birthday, @MichelleObama. You’re always in my heart. I’m always in your cart. pic.twitter.com/X9KOygLn6L

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 17, 2017

Tracee Ellis Ross

Happy Birthday @MichelleObama!! We already miss you RP from @Refinery29

A video posted by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Jan 17, 2017 at 12:34pm PST

Drew Barrymore

#proudtobeagirl

A photo posted by Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore) on Jan 17, 2017 at 4:28pm PST

Zendaya

Happy birthday to the queen that is our FLOTUS…thank you for your compassion, brilliant mind, elegance and for just being so effortlessly dope. Look at her… @michelleobama

A photo posted by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Jan 17, 2017 at 11:07am PST

MC Hammer

Happy Birthday #FLOTUS Appreciate You Michelle Obama celebrates one more birthday in the White Househttps://t.co/auqiGm6OJL @Iam360WISE

— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) January 17, 2017

Adele

Happy Birthday my Lady! We love you x

A photo posted by @adele on Jan 17, 2017 at 12:10pm PST

Ariana Grande

happy birthday to a brilliant, beautiful and courageous queen!!! I love you and all that you stand for. thank you for everything.

A photo posted by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on Jan 17, 2017 at 10:47am PST

Miley Cyrus

I think M.O. would be proud of just how often I dress as a unicorn! I / WE love you so much! Thank you for being a FLOTUS we can truly admire and aspire to be

A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Jan 17, 2017 at 9:57am PST

Rachel Zoe

Happy Birthday, @michelleobama! Although we'll miss her wise words, this isn't the last we'll hear from her. Now that the Obama's 8-year run is almost up, their post White House plans sound pretty amazing.. Link in bio

A photo posted by The Zoe Report (@thezoereport) on Jan 17, 2017 at 10:41am PST

Prabal Gurung

Happy birthday to the most incredible and admirable First Lady Michelle Obama. You have been a graceful leader and muse complete with integrity and strength. You will forever be an inspiration and I am so honored to be able to call you my First Lady. xPG #pgworld #pgmuse #beautywithsubstance #modernglamour #femininitywithabite #michelleobama

A photo posted by Prabal Gurung (@prabalgurung) on Jan 17, 2017 at 7:40am PST

Zac Posen

Happy birthday to the incredible @michelleobama

A photo posted by Zac Posen (@zacposen) on Jan 17, 2017 at 11:07am PST

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