Another month went by, and now it's August and birthday week! Some 33 years ago, I was surprised to find myself experiencing little contractions on a Friday afternoon, TEN days before my due date and the day after my birthday. Since Jamie had been two weeks late, I was naively expecting a similar scenario with my second. Off to the hospital we went, expecting to be sent home with "false labor." But, no - after an exam, Dr. Lee proclaimed, "You will have baby tonight!" Sure enough, Derek came along about four hours later, just after midnight on August 5th. Fourteen-month-old Jamie was very excited about her baby brother!
This year, we are celebrating Derek's birthday in a GIANT way. That is, the San Francisco Giant way. Now that the team has won it's first World Championship, they are installing brick borders on the plazas surrounding AT&T Ballpark. To raise funds, bricks were being sold with custom inscriptions from fans. We thought, what a perfect birthday gift for Derek, to have his name placed on the brand new "World Champions Walk!" A few fellow fans chipped in, and the brick was purchased - just a couple of weeks before they were Sold Out.
So, sometime prior to Opening Day 2012, the brick will be installed in a permanent tribute to a faithful fan. The SF Giants' World Champion Walk seems like a great place to pay tribute to our World Champion Son.
Happy Birthday, Derek!
CHEERING FROM
HEAVEN'S FRONT ROW
5 comments:
Oh that is neat! I can't wait to see it! :)
OK - that just gives me goosebumps (in a very good way)!!! What a wonderful tribute to Derek. Smiles all around! Carol
Very cool! Thinking about all of you and sending prayers your way.
Happy Birthday Deez, Tell God Maggie and Sam hello from me. You are all loved beyond measure.
Derek, you were a Giant among men! Your parents have scored with this tribute!
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