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Theo, by Don Tassone

24/4/2020

 
It is a confusing, anxious time. People distant from one another, wearing masks. People worried about their health and their livelihoods. People worried about the future.

You weren’t due for another eight weeks. That was the plan anyway.

But you arrived when the time was right, and you were healthy and beautiful and perfect.

Your name is Theo, which means God. We were waiting for you, and you came when we needed you most.

You remind us God is with us. You remind us that, even in a chaotic and perilous time, life finds a way and joy abounds.
Kathy K
24/4/2020 03:08:53 pm

Beautiful, Don. As beautiful as Theo.

Mary Wallace
25/4/2020 04:51:58 am

Welcome Theo, new life for a new world.

Paritosh Chandra Dugar
25/4/2020 03:37:08 pm

You have underlined everyone's need beautifully. Well done, Don.

Fliss Zakaszewska
25/4/2020 04:37:30 pm

Lovely, Don, thank you.

JOHN Rosing
26/4/2020 05:22:42 pm

Beautiful Don, thank you for sharing, and may God bless Theo and your family!

Don Tassone
26/4/2020 08:57:21 pm

My thanks to all.

John Young link
1/5/2020 04:41:01 pm

Nice work, Don. There is joy and beauty and love in this time of Covid-19. So much to be grateful for. Thanks for the reminder. And congratulations on your new grandson!

Tom Rosenberger
15/5/2020 01:45:48 pm

Beautiful, Don! You have a way with words. Theo is a lucky little dude!

Roger Ruhl
15/5/2020 03:32:04 pm

Well said. Uplifting.

Rick MIller
16/5/2020 11:56:07 am

Congratulations, Mr. Tassone. I suspect Theo will be sharing his poignant arrival story for generations to come. Write on!

Lee Oberlag
16/5/2020 03:45:06 pm

Congratulations to you and the Tassone family! What a wonderful bundle of sweet love at these uncertain times.


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