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Birthday Wishes

John and Sue,

 

I wish you both great birthdays. John you are probably unwinding nicely at this point. We miss you here at XL. Please keep in touch and we're interested in hearing about your next adventures. Hope to see you soon.

 

Tom Ferri

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Best Wishes

I would just like to wish John and Sue a very happy birthday and hope you have a great party. I am sorry I cannot be with you but I'm sure it will be lots of fun. I hope John is enjoying his well deserved rest. Very best wishes and I hope to see you soon. Happy birthday!

Brian

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Best Parents Ever.

Growing up, I wanted to be a doctor.  My parents gave me an anatomy book.  At another time in my life I was interested in weather.  My parents gave me a book on weather. Whatever I dreamed of, my parents made me believe it was possible. 

They also have an incredible skill of making my childhood magical.  When I used to go to bed at night, I would squirm with excitement about the next days events, and with recapping all the great things I had done that day.  I consider my mom genius in creating fun activities on the spot -- I can remember spending hours with her learning to read with flashcards, having tons of fun.  My dad was always up for an adventure -- I loved the walks we went on and the trails we explored.

Today my parents are my best friends.  I get their advice on even the smallest of issues.  Whenever I have a hard decision to make, I consider what they would do in my position.  In my 24 years, the world has taught me that I would be extremely lucky to grow up to be just like them.


Vanessa Hodge
The Youngest Daughter

Claims to Fame

Growing up, there were a few facts about my family that I could always use to impress my friends. These facts include:

#1. We used to live in Bermuda. In fact, my sister was even born there.
#2. My mom used to work for the Queen of England. Yes, of course they were friends!
#3. I am a British citizen - that's right, NOT American!
#4. MY Dad once caught a Great White Shark.
#5. Both of my parents had their IQs tested in high school and both of them are geniuses.

Jane Hodge
The Middle Daughter

Favorite Memory

When we were growing up, we didn't have the money to eat at restaurants. One day my parents decided that they would give us each a special night out with them. First it was Louisa's turn - then mine - I think Vanessa might still be waiting for hers.

When it was my night out, I remember feeling so special. I can still remember the blue dress that I wore, and the shirley temples that we drank and using the cocktail sticks to have a sword fight with my dad. I felt so lucky to have both of my parents all to myself, wanting to spend time only with me.

Jane Hodge
The Middle Daughter

Happy Days

Growing up, some of my happiest memories involve swimming competitively. I loved it so much. My swimming years were a formative time in my life when I learned the value of hard work and learned how to believe in myself. Many of my teammates during that time had parents who pushed them so hard. We all knew who those swimmers were because they were always so much more stressed out and much more likely to burst into tears before or after a race or practice.

I took for granted the support I got from my parents, but looking back now I have nothing but gratitude and admiration. They got up with me at 5am to get me to swim practice; they drove me hours to weekend swim meets; they sat with me all day while we waited for my 2 minute race; they cheered for me and made me feel great about myself; when I swam slower than I would have liked, they let me know that there was always next time; and they never made me feel guilty for all the driving and hours of hard work that THEY put into my swimming.

I realize in looking back now that it wasn't just swimming that taught me so many things, but it was my parents' support and positive attitudes that gave me what I needed to face the world.

Jane Hodge
The Middle Daughter