email my Grandpa sent to his great grandson (pic)
 

Welcome to our World!
Many family's rejoice in your safe arrival in our world...You have been anticipated for a long time...Your parents who helped our Creator get you into our United States..(& world)have talked, dreamed, planned and beautifully prepared for your coming ...
Your room has been tastefully prepared. Really, nothing was left undone..
Seldom have I seen parents do absolutely everything to get YOU safely & miraculously into your second life , and your new home.
No drugs were used...Your body is perfect...Your parents struggled together. The Doctors and nurses were well pleased . The mid-wife had done her part well.
You had a good reception, Caleb- Joseph, which I'm not sure you will remember.
Your eyes & your voice are exciting & a lot of the future depends on you doing your part and cooperating fully with Father Jim & Mother Jen.
You are heavily in debt already. All of us ,who rejoice in your picking us will do our part to help you develop mind & body...to use the tools of education to save our country and make a better world..
Someday I'll tell you about your names which honor me & your grandfather Joseph .
Rev. Dr. 'Caleb" Elroy Shikles

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heh cute.

Congrats!

When I read "Rev" at the end I wasn't surprised. (ie.. rejoice rejoice) LOL

very nice...he is a cool Grandpa..I saw him in the dance video you made..he lives life:thumbsup

Gerard

awwww. A new life begins. :)

that's a good looking grandpa - he should be a 'grandpa' model.

Sweet! :)

ha ha! He's 94!

Good stuff from you Halcyon, as always.

I hope I grow to be as old n wise as Grandpa Caleb :thumbsup

Very nice, your grandpa Rocks, I wish i wouild of met mine before they passed away

Nice words from Grandpap... very sweet :)

What a great letter to leave a little one...lets hope g-pa Caleb will be around when he does get to read it... thats something special to get on your b-day!

Halcyon, your grandfather is such a cool dude man, I always like reading his emails or watching the videos he's made or the ones you guys have made together. I truely wish that by the time I am 94 I have lived a good enough life that I can be as cheerful as he is.

Very cool! It's great when grandparents are around for their great grandchildren. Really helps when several generations are there for support and influence!

Nice. I read you previous posts about your grandfather in the past as well. I love his videos.

Sure makes me wish my grand parents and father. You are lucky.

wow he's 94 - he has more hair than half the 35 year olds i know. i would have guessed late 70's.

what was his occupation?

cute letter :)

I love Grandpa Caleb posts. :)

I'm sure Caleb Joseph will love that email, when he's old enough to understand.

I just got chill bumps :)

life is a wonderful thing

He was a minister. But now considers himself a "Baptist-Budhist" :)

VERY lucky. I'm having lunch with him tomorrow!

I love it! But you already know how I feel about your Grandpa - one of the coolest and inspiring v-loggers out there.

Reminds me to throw in the new Flashcash cd and give her a listen. (thank you!) I love your Grandpa Hal, and of course as always, it was a huge pleasure to be in your company at the show! :thumbsup

Hal,
Congrats on the new addition to your family. Look at Gramps, he is all smiles!:thumbsup

Very nice Halcyon...

Congrats to you and to your entire family, Halcyon! :)