Friday, May 16, 2008

Thanks, Amelia, Written 5/5/08

Thank you, Amelia Noelle,
For agreeing to “Come Out and Play … Today!”
We’re especially happy grateful that
Your birthday is also our anniversary day!

Yes, 35 years ago on this date
Grandma and Grandpa were married!
Your Mommy listened well to me, saying today would be
A nice day … and your Mommy didn’t tarry!

When I got your phone call, Chris,
I truly was not surprised;
For Julie said it’d be today,
She promised me, and Julie doesn’t lie!

And my friend, Judy Troidl,
Awakened me with a phone call this morning.
She had dreamt that Julie had gone into labor;
Was that prophetic, or was it just a good story?!?

And the date, 5/5/08 will be easy to remember!
The fifth month and the fifth day,
That means Grandpa has no excuse now
To miss our anniversary date, no way!
(No, he has never forgotten!)

Getting ready to come to be with you
Was a challenge for me indeed!
I packed everything I could think of;
I was giddy, and full of glee!

I can’t wait to come back to see you,
You and I will play a lot, to be sure!
And I’ll cherish all the time I can spend with you,
Amelia, do you know you’ve caused quite a stir!

Your Mommy and your Daddy
Were both quite a sight to behold!
They were beside themselves with excitement,
To them, you were far richer than gold!

Amelia, Grandma and Grandpa thank you
For picking this day to come out and play!
I look forward to many, many years
To play; many times, many days!

So Amelia, again, thank you for picking
May 5th to be born, yes, thanks again!
We won’t forget your birthday, for sure!
What an exciting anniversary for us, this has been!

Amelia, I look forward to many years
Of holding and playing with you!
Whenever you feel lonesome,
Call Grandma, because I like to play, too!

Amelia Noelle, we’re so happy,
Your Grandmas and Grandpas will enjoy you
For many years to come, “Yes Way!”
We’ll enjoy spoiling you, too!

Praise You Jesus!

Thanks again, Amelia Noelle Fink!!!

Amelia, you’re beautiful and you’re so very precious!

Love, In Him,
Grandpa & Grandpa Roberts