Birthday Wishes to a Son Who Fishes!

 

by Pa Rock

Proud Papa

My oldest, Nick, was born forty-eight years ago today on the small Japanese prefecture and island of Okinawa.  He arrived on the top (fifth) floor of the old Camp Kue Naval Hospital which has since been closed down and replaced by a far more modern Naval medical facility.  Nick was two months old before he came to the United States, and he had to have his photo taken and be placed on his mother's passport before he could even enter his new homeland.

Nick is the family outdoorsman.   He enjoys hunting and fishing and derives a lot of pleasure sitting along a creek bank at night waiting on the fish to bite.    Over the past couple of years he has taken charge of a mud hole at the farm and turned it into a thriving pond that his home to fish, frogs, and a variety of vegetation.  The pond also attracts deer and a lot of feathered wildlife.  This past week I surprised a little blue heron who was fishing at the pond.

Nick is the father of my oldest grandchild, Boone, who is currently a junior in college.  Nick and Pa Rock are both very proud of Boone.

Nick is currently living at the farm with me, a situation that often benefits us both.  It's nice to have someone step up and take charge of things when the unexpected happens - like when the old man fell and broke his arm last year, and Nick's presence here also leaves me with the ability to make the occasional trip out into the world and not have to worry about things at home while I am gone.  I appreciate having him around.

Happy birthday, Nick.  May you enjoy this one and many, many more!