David Millard, August 16, 1983

Can you imagine our shock when after 3 girls (and expecting the 4th to be a girl, too) you came along? A real, live boy!
Backing up to the night before, there was a big fire in Henderson. Daddy went with the other firemen to put it out. It was while he was there I called the firestation to let them know I needed him. I'm not sure at what point the fire was,- out, almost out, or the clean up, but I needed to go.
I cannot remember what we did with the 3 girls, maybe Granddaddy and Grandmother were in or maybe Sis. Ringle came over. I don't know. But I had wanted Daddy to stay this time and not just drop me off for the delivery, so he did. And we waited and we waited and we waited. About 6am I looked at your tired Daddy and said, "Why don't you just go on home."
After he went home I was able to get down to the business at hand.
And can you imagine our surprise when our 4th little baby was really a boy. Were we glad for our girls? You bet! Would you have been loved if you were a girl? You bet! But it was nice you were you. You were a good baby and by 3 months you were a missionary to the Bahamas.
You made us happy when you were little, and you continue to make us happy, proud, and so glad that we are your parents.
You chose a wonderful partner that we dearly love. You gave us a granddaughter that makes the world a brighter place.
And I have no doubts but that you will keep on making us proud.