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Happy wet birthday Juergen!!!







Today is Juergen's birthday and we love him VERY MUCH!!! The local swimming pool (newly renovated) was going to have its big grand opening party today. It's not the best weather for the grand opening of an outdoor swimming pool. I feel a little sorry for the organizers of that project! If the weather was nice, I'm sure the whole city would turn out for the party. I’m sure as wet and cold as it is only local officials and the architect’s mother will show up! Looking at the pool from a distance, I think it will be nice. It is not so important how you start out; big events don't make up the value of a life. It is all the long sunny days well spent that matter. A swimming pool will be enjoyed for many years, and the wet opening will soon be forgotten. Juergen and I would have loved to go out and celebrate this birthday together. Our new daughter Sarah isn't ready for a babysitter. Too bad! But it's not so important how fabulous this one day turns out to be, because over all life really is just wonderful with Juergen! I hope we have many great long sunny days together for many years to come! Happy Birthday sweetheart!

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