My Godson, Kevin

It was over 21 years ago when my Brother in Law (Sarah's brother) came up to me and asked me if I was serious and in it for the long term with his sister.  I told him that I planned to propose in June and that the only reason I would be out of the picture would be if Sarah did not want me around.  I guess he asked Sarah and she gave him a good answer because, on the 75th day of the year, my Godson, Kevin, was born.  And 3/16/19 is Kevin's 21st Birthday and today I am grateful for him.  For his smile, for his jokes, for his caring for my kids, for his caring for everyone!  He made me a Godfather (and, no, I never asked him to kiss my ring) and for that, I am also grateful (of him an his parents!) and I hope he has a great day today!

Today's caring prayer also goes to Kevin!  It's a 21st birthday and I pray that he had fun, but not TOO much fun <wink, wink>.

And today's prayer for those with whom I disagree is for the plethora of revelers that were clogging the sidewalks of towns with their pub crawls....Although I dislike what St. Patrick's Day has become in US society, I do pray that all who are participating get home safely and make good decisions along the way!

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