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.
happy birthday to scrabble dude! Looks like that is on top of the empire state building.
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!
Happy Birthday, Scrabble Dude! This your day, and nothing will ever change that!!
Happy Birthday Scrabble Dude! 10 years is such a grand age for a boy, enjoy every minute of it!
Woohoo! Happy 10th Birthday Scrabble Dude!
I’m a day late for the party but I hope you had a wonderful day!
HAPPY HAPPY DAY!!!!!!
Happy Birthday Scrabble Dude! Love the name.
P.S. I was in NYC yesterday on your birthday, how cool is that.