My Dad Bouncing Harry and Singing "I'm Just Wild About Harry"
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Today is my Dad's 86th Birthday! I sent him a box of pears (his favorite) and made a donation to the Sharing Foundation through our Global Giving Fund Raising page (as part of America's Giving Challenge)! On my Dad's 78th birthday in 1999, my husband and I received our official adoption notice and our first photo of Harry. Harry was the first grandson.
Harry's grandparents joined us on our trip to Cambodia to bring Harry home. My parents were incredibly helpful teaching us how to change a diaper, how give a bottle and bath. They also had a ball playing with Harry. Harry is named after my grandfather and I'll never forget my dad holding Harry in his arms in Cambodia, dancing around the hotel room and singing, "I'm Just Wild About Harry." I captured a snippet on my mavoca digital camera here.
My Dad got to see first hand the great work of the Sharing Foundation (in the early days). He had the same reaction I did: Harry is lucky to have the opportunity to come to America for a better life, but what about all those other children? That's why I'm sure he be pleased that I kicked in $10 to support the Sharing Foundation in honor of his birthday.
Call to Action: Wish Dad A Happy Birthday!
- Donate $10 or more to the Sharing Foundation through Global Giving Fundraiser set up by Blogger Michele Martin of the Bamboo project!
- If we are four of the top causes to get the most unique donors, we'll win $50,000 for the Sharing Foundation as part of America's Giving Challenge
So sweet!
Posted by: Donna | December 23, 2007 at 11:02 AM
I was going to wait until YOUR birthday to inch this up a notch, but this photo and story of your Dad is priceless...I have a soft spot for octogenarians, as my own dad arrives here in a few hours for Xmas and turns 84 next month.
I'll 'blog your cause' in the New Year as I think folks are distracted and not reading as regularly right now, so want to wait until focus kicks back in...(timing is everything) Meanwhile, as we say in Hawaii (where I grew up) Mele Kalikimaka! Peace and joy to you and yours...
Posted by: Shaping Youth | December 23, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Happy Birthday Grandpa!!
Wish you having a wonderful time with your grandchild
:)
Posted by: Bora | December 28, 2007 at 04:43 PM