Hey Everyone,
Rick wrote a reply to everyone who signed the birthday card that Kate sent to him.
Here it is:
Children of Great Kindness and Loyalty,
This is a belated expression of gratitude and thanks. I am awed by the
simple fact that people remember my birthday, let alone find the
sentiment to actually celebrate it. The effort, talent and care that
went into the site is obvious; it is astounding.
But again, what is most revealing and touching about it is the fact that
you have all contributed beautiful, personal thoughts, and have sent
them to a man you know to be relatively reclusive and quiet about such
things. I can't help but be reminded that there are wonderfully
considerate people who remain loyal and supportive despite the social
iniquities of this aging soul. For this, I will forever be grateful.
I spent the actual day with my daughter, skiing and romping in the
mountains of Colorado. She made me a cupcake with inch-thick blue icing
and a single candle. She had also adorned a picture frame with pine
cones, sea shells, sand, and cotton-ball snow, all the elements that she
knows her Dad loves. She presented this and a picture of herself with
the pride that is uniquely borne of a three year old. Without
hesitation I can say, it was the best birthday I've ever had.
Thank you all for remembering. More importantly, thank you for caring.
Forever,
Richard
Isn't he just the sweetest thing!
Rick wrote a reply to everyone who signed the birthday card that Kate sent to him.
Here it is:
Children of Great Kindness and Loyalty,
This is a belated expression of gratitude and thanks. I am awed by the
simple fact that people remember my birthday, let alone find the
sentiment to actually celebrate it. The effort, talent and care that
went into the site is obvious; it is astounding.
But again, what is most revealing and touching about it is the fact that
you have all contributed beautiful, personal thoughts, and have sent
them to a man you know to be relatively reclusive and quiet about such
things. I can't help but be reminded that there are wonderfully
considerate people who remain loyal and supportive despite the social
iniquities of this aging soul. For this, I will forever be grateful.
I spent the actual day with my daughter, skiing and romping in the
mountains of Colorado. She made me a cupcake with inch-thick blue icing
and a single candle. She had also adorned a picture frame with pine
cones, sea shells, sand, and cotton-ball snow, all the elements that she
knows her Dad loves. She presented this and a picture of herself with
the pride that is uniquely borne of a three year old. Without
hesitation I can say, it was the best birthday I've ever had.
Thank you all for remembering. More importantly, thank you for caring.
Forever,
Richard
Isn't he just the sweetest thing!
