A Special Day
by Elouise
Today is our son’s birthday. I won’t say which birthday, except that it’s one year from being one of those Very Big 0-Years!
The photo above is in honor of our son Scott. I owe much of my current adventuresome spirit to him. No, he isn’t a tree hugger, but he’s definitely an outdoorsy guy. Always on the lookout with his nature-loving, camera-toting family for new or rare birds, small and large animals, adventure and excitement, the thrill of the hunt and pushing the limits. Anywhere, anytime.
A good balance, I think, for his almost-but-not-quite nerdy love of computers and all things connected with computer languages, information technology, and whatever it takes to make huge data systems work for the good of humanity. Especially in the areas of medical data and devices.
I honor him for his lifelong pursuit of happiness, sanity and serenity. He’s gifted with a mind that works quickly, efficiently, and intently on problem-solving. A great gift. But the greater gift is his ability to get along with just about anyone he meets. Friend, stranger, it doesn’t matter. He’s a consummate people-person, a faithful mentor and a devoted if sometimes over-the-top Dad and husband.
Yesterday, as I was about to take off for my restless walk, he called. Just to ask how I was doing. Needless to say, a heart to heart conversation followed. Of all the things I might wish for in a son, his interest in me and in D and how each of us is doing means far more than his exciting adventures or accomplishments.
And lest I forget, he loves music. My kind as well as his kind. Which moves him immediately to the top of my Favorite Son List!
Here he is, about one week old, just waking up, yawning and getting ready to exercise his considerably strong lungs.
Happy birthday, Scott, from Mom! ♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 22 August 2017
Photos taken by DAFraser, Fall 2012 and August 1968
You are both blessed. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome, Dan. Today I’m definitely counting my blessings…. Having you here today is one of them! 🙂
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Happy birthday to Scotttttt, happy birthdayyyyyy to Scottttttt, happy birthday to your son, happy birthday to Scott🎂🙏🏻☮💜 What a cutie!
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Isn’t he though???? Still is. Well, handsome might be the word for today…. 🙂
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And today too I think….he gets a full birthday week of honor you know😃🙏🏻🎂
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Oh my. I didn’t know about that part! Though on second thought, I think it’s a grand idea/tradition/requirement. I’ll need to educate D about this–and all other parties concerned! 🙂
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but if it’s your birthday E, you can carry on for at least the month ❤
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I think you wrote this Wonderful Birthday Rule Book! I’m glad to be ready ahead of time this year…. 🙂
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Heck, I insist on following it every year, as do those who “catch on to my ploys”‘ I hope it was spectacular for him and you too🎂😊
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Snif! Sounds like Precious son and man.
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Yes indeed. That he is. He and his wife were married at Narberth Presbyterian Church! 🙂
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Sweet blossom poppet pie yum yum. No wonder you adore him so. Lucky he, lucky you. ((xxxx))
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Thanks Fran! Your “Sweet blossom poppet pie” is a new one for me! 😊
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Happy Birthday to Scott! Wonderful memories of his band and his drumming! What a blessing he was and clearly continues to grow into more each day!
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Hi, David! Oh yes, the drumming! It began when he was very young and continues to this day in his house, not which began when he was very young and continues to this day in the basement of his house, not in the band! The Twitchen Vibes. What a trip that was…. 🙂
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Hmm. This wasn’t the Twitchen Vibes you get if you Google the band name!
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Yes, very few references out there last time I looked. I still have a cassette! Say hello for me.
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I will! He’ll be stoked. 😊🎶
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Yes I like. Your trees are quite different, which is part of all their charm. And wouldn’t we all like to think people thought of us as fondly you think of your son.
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Wouldn’t we though! Thanks for the visit and the comment.
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I take it that you’re rather fond of your son, Elouise; would I be correct in assuming that?
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😊😊😊 Absolutely. True of our daughter, too. I can’t say it was easy. I think they would agree that I had some growing up to do as well. 😟 I’m grateful we all grew and changed over the years. 😊
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The War Office keeps telling me I need to grow up, can’t for the life of me imagine why!
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I’m staying out of this one! 🙂
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I’ve posted Bit number two 😦
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I’ll be over to check it out today!
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Thank you 🙂
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