Scrabble Dude
Somewhere in New York a little boy celebrate his 10th Birthday amidst the sadness of 9/11. I remember how my birthday frequently got buried in the break between Christmas and New Years. It sucked, but at least these were “happy” events. I cannot imagine what it must be like for this precious boy.
As I tell the story of how little Scrabble Dude saved his Dad’s life by simply enjoying his Birthday Breakfast with him 7 years ago, little YaYa’s eyes begin to water. Then he asks for the story of 9/11 and I begin to recount the events as I remember them. My eyes water too. It’s as easy as that — associating the happy event of Scrabble Dude’s birthday to the sad event of September 11th, 2001. I can only imagine what the mood must be living in New York.
This morning, as we drive to school, YaYa wants to call Scrabble Dude to wish him a Happy Birthday but The Dude is already in school. Our well wishes will have to wait until our differing time zones allow for it.
In the meantime:
Please comment to wish this dear boy a Happy 10th Birthday.
Posted by Juls.
Filed under All in the family
Posted on Thu, 11 September 2008 at 11:44 am
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Life is a journey and, for me, running is a huge part of it. Just like a great run, it has easy and tough parts. It is beautiful at times and ugly at others. Hopefully, I will reach the finish feeling good about what I have accomplished and leave a long trail of bread crumbs to show, those that wish to know, where I have been.
happy birthday to scrabble dude! Looks like that is on top of the empire state building.
11 Sep 08 at 1:13 pm #Happy Birthday, Scrabble Dude! My birthday is Dec. 29 and it gets forgoten more than it gets remembered so I know how that goes. The deal is this – you get to celebrate for another week or so and when your birthday ends in zero you get a month. Enjoy!
11 Sep 08 at 2:16 pm #Happy Birthday, Scrabble Dude! This your day, and nothing will ever change that!!
11 Sep 08 at 2:19 pm #Happy Birthday Scrabble Dude! 10 years is such a grand age for a boy, enjoy every minute of it!
11 Sep 08 at 3:38 pm #Woohoo! Happy 10th Birthday Scrabble Dude!
I’m a day late for the party but I hope you had a wonderful day!
12 Sep 08 at 9:02 am #HAPPY HAPPY DAY!!!!!!
12 Sep 08 at 1:07 pm #Happy Birthday Scrabble Dude! Love the name.
P.S. I was in NYC yesterday on your birthday, how cool is that.
12 Sep 08 at 4:59 pm #