January 23 will always be memorable. It was a cold and foggy morning and my wife was going to deliver a beautiful baby girl at 8:01 A.M. We just celebrated her 3rd birthday and I can say that I am very thankful. She gave us her menu one week before the event- a cake to be made by her maternal grandmother and Pizza, cheese and pepperoni. Not a bad plan. As the days approached the special event she became more exited, until the morning of. The excitement was not about the gifts, but of the time- the gratitude, the joy-the memorable occasion. As adults it seems that we mourn another year as opposed to be thankful for having lived another year.

As I see my daughter grow and enjoy every day- I am reminded of something the late great Danny Kaye said, “Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can. “

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