Old Friends

A few weeks ago I got an email from an old friend, Mark Mrky.  Mark and I were best friends when I was in the 5th and 6th grade, but, we moved from Iowa to Kearney.  We maintained the friendship through letters for about a year but as things always happen, we both quit writing.

We did see each other in 1990 when he was passing through Dallas and we met at DFW airport during a layover he had but that was the last time we had spoken.

But, a few months back I found him on LinkedIn and connected and then he sent me the message a few weeks ago saying he was going to be in Dallas for a few days.

We met for lunch and it was good catching up.  I think we both turned out pretty well and it makes me wonder how my life would be different if I hadn't moved from Iowa.

As I look back on my childhood, a large number of my fondest memories come from those 2 years in Iowa and being friends with Mark.

It is good to stay in touch with old friends.

Happy Birthday Seth

I know this post is a day late but better late than never.  :-)

Seth turned 11 yesterday and it is really hard to believe.  I Remember back 11 years ago when we were all a lot younger and I can't believe how far we have come and how much has changed.  That was a very special day for all of us.  Yesterday Seth got a note from Marilyn and it made us all cry.

My Precious Seth, today is your eleventh birthday. Time has passed so quickly. I am remembering being at school on January 28 and getting the call that the doctor said, "Let's go get this baby!" I told my principal that I had to leave since it was time for you to be born. I rushed to the hospital in time to see Mommy and Daddy before you were born.

    When your Daddy came out to the waiting room and told us that you were here and showed us a picture of you, my heart just overflowed with love and joy. A little later I got to hold you. You were so tiny.

    At home, I rocked you and held you so the sun would shine on you because the doctor wanted you to be in the sunlight. Looking into your precious face, I sang to you, "Grandmama loves Baby Seth Dowdle."

    That was a very happy and proud time for all of us. There have been many happy and proud times since you were born. You make me happy and I am very proud of you!

    Happy birthday! I love you!

    

    Mama

I think this says it all.

He has grown up and is becoming a little man.  I am very proud of him and love him very much.

Happy Birthday Seth!