Ok, so this isn't going to be an ode in the traditional poetic sense, but it is in honor of my little brother, David, who reached the end of his 24th year of existence on this earth today. These are just a few of my memories of him throughout the years.
I vaguely remember the day he was born because it was the day we moved into the little house in Denham Springs (I was only 2 years old). He was a chunky little kid for a few years which is funny because he is now the skinniest of us all. Every now and then he would have the most awesome blond 'fro you've ever seen and then Mom would realize it was time for a haircut.
For a few years in a row we got to spend his birthday in a hotel in Hammond because Dad would have work meetings and they would pay for us to stay. Buffet breakfast and a swimming pool!!!
He was always there, right behind me in school. We had band trips and Science Olympiad and choir and 4-H together. After he graduated high school he and I moved away from home together (I transferred schools after 2 years at LSU). I still remember the day we drove away in my little green Saturn up to Monroe to move into the dorms. He was so together and I was a wreck. The smallest things would upset me, but he was there to help me through.
When he left on his mission the next year I knew I would miss him. I somehow kept up with writing to him - an email every week. He's the only one I've managed to do that for.
I love his sense of humor and his perspective on life. I love the things we've shared and want to always be able to share special moments with him as well as my other siblings. So, on this special day I want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my one and only little brother! :-)
