Dedicated to my daughter Ann Rose (Rosie) on her 17th birthday!

Rosie is the youngest of my seven children. Although we live on opposite sides of the World right now I feel we are just as close as ever. I am proud of Rosie’s good nature and how she is finishing her high school a year ahead of time. She is so smart!

The following is a little poem I composed to express my love for Rosie:

From cute toddler...


To pretty young woman

Daddy is proud!

Rosie is always appreciative of any time
Spent with her brothers and sisters

Her good nature and kindness is amazing
She is seldom cross and is usually positive

She always laughs at my jokes and antics
Always wanting me to act up and have fun

Wishes we could all be together again
Maybe she can make her wish come true

I love you Rosie and wish you the best
Wherever you are and whatever you do!

Love, Daddy