HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY BROTHER

Sixty-six years ago today I got a baby brother.

I got to push him around

hold him tight

"boss" him 'til he cried

and make him pose for pictures when he didn't want to.

BUT -

Once in awhile

he got the upper hand.

Sure am glad that pistol wasn't real.

We anticipated Santa together

and enjoyed the same pets.

He played at being a sailor

and then BECAME one!

He became a hunter

and then a husband and a father.

Many years have passed.

Many miles separate us.

It's been eight long years since we've gotten to visit.

BUT -

thoughts of my baby brother still bring a big smile to my face

and great joy to my heart.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BERK!!

I LOVE YOU!