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Morrissey's World...
My grandson turns four years old today. He is rather excited about this event although he is not sure what will happen now that his three’s are behind him. Morrissey has transformed so much in the last twelve months. He has come out of his shell with personality bursting out, confidence beginning to exude as he walks around and his communication skills becoming sharper.
He loves his older brother Tyler in a way that is heartfelt and I hope their closeness continues as they grow up.
Morrissey has a mind like a steel trap. He remembers the tiniest of details of conversations you had months ago, toys you have in the back of your closet that he covets to play with when he visits, and driving along a major street he points out, long before you can see them, that Friendly’s, or a McDonalds, or even his Dad’s office building is coming up on the right or the left.
More important than what he wants in life, Morrissey knows what you like and don’t like. He has already shown an enormous concern for the other guy and maybe that is the best trait he has. He doesn’t pray for things he wants for himself until he prays for something his brother, mother or father might want. Very mature and unselfish.
Morrissey loves sports, music, watching movies and running as fast as he can without regard for the possibility of hitting anything. He screws up and immediately admits it and has incredible remorse for his bad behavior. He isn’t afraid to take the consequences for his actions, something I wish he could teach adults who get caught and swear they didn’t do anything wrong.
All kids do hysterically funny things. Morrissey is no exception. I took him to the men’s room at his favorite fast food place and waited while he stood there doing his business in the stall. He tucked himself in, zipped his fly and then threw a karate kick at the flush handle and turned to tell me, “These places are filthy Poppy and you should never touch anything in here.” He is four, I laughed out loud.
Morrissey has two great parents, my daughter Kelly and her husband James. They are role models who teach this young man the ways that responsible people act. Like the care of others, ahead of yourself. And they show patience I never possessed.
I don’t worry about the future of Morrissey, for he is a thinker and he will figure out the right way to go. He holds your hand with love when you take him for a walk. He asks where those missing are when he visits and wants to know they are OK. He asks about his cousins who live far away, about our cat, and he constantly chatters about SANDLOT and SANDLOT TWO his favorite movies to watch. He wonders where SANDLOT THREE is and whether Benny the Jet will appear in that movie.
For a few more months he is my youngest grandchild of four of them, but another will be coming this summer. And down the road there will be more I hope. But, no matter how many we have I am comfortable knowing that Morrissey will be there to help them, younger and older, and I am certain that the future for this great little kid is unlimited. His parents are giving him an outstanding foundation, his family beyond Mom, Dad and Brother Tyler adores this young man. Morrissey is already changing the world for the better just by sharing his love with all of us who know him.
Happy Birthday Morrissey on number four!
- Posted: 23 January 2009
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- Category: Business success
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