07/07/07

Awesome!

Is a message hidden here? Yes or no, be it known that today is the 93rd anniversary of the day I was born, 07/07/14, (an array that was equally portentous). Is Archangel Gabriel playing some extra-curricular games with me?

Looking back on 93 long years is singularly taxing, especially for a memory that is lapsing and becoming unreliable. What I would really like to know, but cannot answer, has my existence left a modestly "durable" and positive impression? Clearly, that is for others to say. But in one respect I do take forgivable pride in knowing that during my micro-eon of life, I did sire five wonderful and actively fertile children. And in retrospect, I trust I did more good than bad. But what I do know, for an absolute fact, is that I made numerous, mutually fulfilling friendships.

Happily, I am receiving many good wishes from my family and my friends. To all of you, I say a heartfelt and profoundly grateful, thank you.

May I close now with the fervent wish that the causes of humanity’s tragic discord will be swiftly found and quickly resolved? With God’s divine guidance, let mankind endeavor to retrace its path back to the Garden of Eden.

Comment: mailto:domgab1914@comcast.net

07/07/07 What a nice date for a wonderful guy. Hope you did not overdo it on the dance floor!! ~ Paul Cipes

Dear Dom, I cannot let 07/07/07 go by without acknowledging your birthday! Know that I wish you many happy returns of the day! Please give my greetings to Lenore, and to Beryl and Tony as well. In order to remain a legal resident of Ethiopia, my work permit is with Bethlehem Day Care. I just completed 6 years as the Area Coordinator for the sisters here in Ethiopia, and I have been asked to continue in that role for another 3 years. On July 13th I will go to Egypt to represent our Good Shepherd sisters at a 2 week conference in Cairo. Many visitors are expected. It will be interesting. I hope that you and Lenore are both well. I may not write often, but you are both in my thoughts and prayers and I count on your good prayers! With love and a wish for birthday blessings ~ Sister Mary James, Ethiopia

Please know that you are and always will be my guiding light. You have never failed to have the answers to my questions or possible solutions to my problems. Always available, approachable and encouraging. You ARE a great Dad! ~ Lorna

Caro Domenico, Buon compleanno! Un po in ritardo, pero buoni desiderii sono sempre benvenuti!! ~ Mark Kresic