July 14, 1962

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We are celebrating a special day today, with our "little boys", Bob & Bill, who have had a total of 104 years (52 each)! Back in 2002, I wrote a poem to Jan, & in it was a part that told about our boys. I would like to share that part of the poem on this special day:

"Covington was a unique place even though

we lived in an apartment with not much space,

But I know it was in March of '62 that you got pregnant,

and said it would be your last.

We decided to build a house for our children of 3.

I recall each night your stomach seemed to have a lot of play.

Of course, back then we didn't know whether it was going to be

a little girl or boy with which to play.

I remember clearly that Dr. Callaway laughed that day.

I was shocked to hear what else he had to say!

"Jan, you've got two more boys with which Coach can play!"

I stormed into the delivery room

To make sure there were no more!

(I wasn't sure if Jan was awake & able to keep score!)

You said, "Ronald, you're not supposed to be in here today,

But, I just wanted to tell you we've

Got enough kids with which to play!"

The feeding & changing required all our efforts & more,

With the fact that our children had numbered 4!

The lack of sleep was blurring your sight.

I also remember Brenda & Brad saying,

"It seemed the kids cried all night."

It's hard to believe now our children are all grown,

& they are out in the world on their own!

They all are married and have families of their own

and I hope they'll teach their young ones right from wrong.

I hope they have learned from you & me,

And with God's blessings, they'll be as happy as can be!