Dedicated to my daughter Rebecca on her 18th birthday!

From Cutie...


To Beauty...

Daddy is proud!

He couldn’t have asked
For anything more

She’s funny
And versatile
Ever changing
And improving

From Oaxaca
To Taiwan
Bringing Joy
and peace to man

Where she goes
Is anyone’s guess
But I can assure you
She’ll do her best

I wish I could have
A photo of each
Of her multiple gestures
So I could keep

All those precious memories
Close to my heart
And ensure their safety
So they never depart

I love you Becca
My daughter so devine
A gift from heaven
An answer to prayer

God made you and remade you
The way that I asked
He answers our prayers
And that’s a fact

I couldn’t have asked
For a nicer gift
But wait just a minute
It’s your birthday, not mine...

So let me close
And say just one more thing
I love you and miss you
My Oaxacena (wah-hah-cane-ya)

Love, Daddy