Derek

Well my son, your birthday was yesterday and since you decided to have another birthday in another country we did not get to talk with you and wish you happy birthday so I will have to do it on this blog. 

Here goes: 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DEREK, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! 

 I do miss you very much and can hardly wait for you to return to our land.  You are loved so very much and we are so proud of all the things that you have accomplished in life.  Thanks for all the joy that you have brought into our lives and the laughter that we have been able to share.   Thanks for giving us two beautiful grandchildren and yes we are really spoiling them terribly while you are gone.  If you thought they were bad before you left, think again, because they are worse.  That is what you get for leaving us in charge of taking care of you little tribe.  Remember that we love you always and that you are in our prayers constantly.

Hope that your birthday was good and we will celebrate when you get home.  Love you so very much.