by Pa Rock
Proud Grandpa
I have been blessed with six grandchildren, and, as far as I know, all are healthy and happy. One is twenty-five, another is eight, and, as of today, the four in the middle are all teenagers - and three of the teenagers live in the same house. What an exciting place that must be!
Happy birthday, Willow Files, my newest teenage grandchild!
Willow was born while I was still living and working on Okinawa, so she was several months old before we finally got a chance to meet - at a hotel in Portland, Oregon. Willow lives in Salem, Oregon, with her mother and father and two older brothers, Sebastian and Judah. They are in the only home in which she and Judah have ever resided.
Because I usually only manage to see Willow once (sometimes twice) a year, I am limited on my firsthand knowledge of her and probably tend to repeat things when I write about her on her birthday. I do know, for instance, that she used to be a big fan of Disney princesses and at one time she was a very aggressive and skilled soccer player. More recently she has shown an interest in the arts - acting and stand-up comedy. I also know that Willow is sweet and thoughtful. This year she texted me on my birthday, completely on her own, with good wishes. (Her mother was surprised when I told her about the text - and it was a gesture that I will always remember.)
Willow, you are a young flower just opening your petals to a world of sunshine and promise. Enjoy every single good thing that life has to offer, and never pass up an opportunity to learn or help others.
Happy, happy 13th birthday!
1 comment:
Thanks dad!! I'll attempt to attach a picture of her at 13 on here. Not sure if it's possible. I'll email it too.
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