Wednesday, June 17, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JASON !

This space honors our second son, Jason Frederick, born on June 17, 1978. Dr. Blaisdell always said you were at the top of the growth chart, and you grew to be 6'4" tall. One of my favorite memories of you is as a little boy riding your bike on the sidewalk in your red Superman cape (made by Aunt Margaret), blue Superman pajamas, and red Superman underoos--making a complete Superman look!
I remember your pet bird, a "quaker" parrot, which I was afraid of because Nemo would attack me when I walked past his cage! I also remember your captivation with reptiles and amphibians--going to the Louisville Zoo, the Reptile Emporium at Nashville, and much later, convincing your Dad to take you to "Uncle Bill's," a store west of Indianapolis, after big John's appointments at I. U. Medical Center. I remember tarantulas, a frog, lizards of various kinds, and of course, snakes (plus numerous crickets, mice, and rats for food). Then, later, your passion became fitness and mountain biking. Today, I would say your passion is photography. All of the things which have intrigued you have become sources of income--snakes, bikes, and photography.
I am proud of you for your drive and determination! These qualities have made you a success in your undertakings. You worked at WalMart Distribution Center in Seymour for several years and took classes to receive an Associate's Degree in Technical Graphics (Purdue program). You went on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, and later did bike camps. You have traveled throughout much of the U. S. You now live in Louisville and own your own home. (And you are an accomplished Scrabble player, beating the tar out of me most of the time.)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JASON! Love, Mom
(For photos, see thewarrens-cliffandsusan.blogspot.com.)