“Daddy’s Birthday – and here we are!”

Feb 2nd “Daddy’s Birthday – and here we are!”

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” the big 103rd – from all of us !

L to R – Denny Jr., Mary Ellen, Tommy, and in your arms – our Daddy is holding our little baby sister, Eve Karen who was just born on the 16th of February 1946 – and in Heaven is the twin, Kathleen – who died within the week of the twins being born. So, at least we all know that we have a little “ANGEL” in the great beyond waiting to greet all of us as time goes by!

Sometimes – when we are taking pictures of the family – like the one above – we have no idea that this simple photo – – could be the only altogether “FAMILY PORTRAIT” – that this Family will ever make – for all eternity?? We , three kids – are just so “HAPPY” that this is a “VISITING SUNDAY” – and our parents with our new born- baby sister Eve Karen is able to come to the Orphanage and we will have less than four (4) hours to say and do all that we can.

“VISITING” hours were from 1:00 to 5:00 pm – the parents had to come into this special entrance – check in – – and then one of the children – who never ever received a “VISIT” would be the “RUNNER” to the play-room to call the child or children to the “AUDITORIUM” – where chairs would have been set up in circles – so that the child with his or her FAMILY – could enjoy an hour or two to see and talk and or just “CRY” with “JOY” – someone came to see them??

I just LOVE when someone in the FAMILY has a BIRTHDAY – and – I do not mind that they are not here or that they could be in another STATE – -I have to confess – “I like cake” – and whoever has a BIRTHDAY – I feel that someone should celebrate for them – whether they are here or not to celebrate with me! I always start the day – “do you know who has a BIRTHDAY – today?” And a cake is made – so that is my way to remember you, for always! ***** “HAPPY BIRTHDAY – DADDY!” *****