HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA! (a limerick)

At Robert E. Peary we met

We didn't know anyone yet

We shared the name Baker

It was a bond-maker

That, and our time with the Vet             

We both were new kids on the block

who shared a locker and lock

We grew to be buds,

who surveyed the studs,

but then sought a more divine flock

We loved choir and Mr. Peerless

when singing for him, we were fearless

We had our own "Glee"

before the TV

We were good kids, drug-and beer-less

We dated Alan and Bob,

and endured many a sob

We talked on the phone

'til our parents would moan

and say, "You girls need a job."

We studied, and giggled, and prayed

for lives that would be heaven-made

Brian, our teacher,

is now a famed preacher

We knew him before he was paid

Author, songwriter, and pastor Brian McLaren

At 18, our paths deviated

life became more complicated

Alan was done

Dave was the one

Weddings and kids were created....

Years went by without chit-chat

Christmas cards shared this and that     

We were miles apart,

but still fond of heart

If closer, I'd buy you a hat                      

Dear Laura, today is your day!

Do what you want - work, or play

I'm glad for our friendship

- just don't break a hip     

I'm sending God's blessings your way!

                        

Laura today with Dave and grand kids

UPDATE: several more grand kids have joined the clan since this photo was taken. :-)