June 1, 1999. A century ago, in fact a millennium ago, at almost midnight, at Tucson Medical Center in Arizona, you came out. You were tiny, not even five pounds. I looked at you and I fell in love with you. Right there and then. You brought so much happiness into my life. In fact when you were born I knew that my transformation was complete. I really had a new family.
You grew up to be beautiful, smart, funny. You are confident, knowledgeable, curious, inquisitive. You speak a few languages, and you have a great sense of humor. you’re everything I wasn’t at your age: happy, well traveled, good student, well liked. You bring your mother and I so much pride and joy.
Congratulations, Shiri on your ninth birthday. My grandmother, after whom you were named would have been so proud of you. Keep doing what you’re doing, charm the heck of everyone who knows you, look forward, stay curious, and most importantly, stay happy.
Happy Birthday Shiri!
Dear dad,
thank-you so much for the blog!
Shiri