In the vastness of the cosmos stars are born constantly.  I've never been much of a stargazer, but I understood the awe of such an occurrence  on April 22, 1998 at 2:21 a.m.  That was the moment a star was born in my personal galaxy!  From that moment on, I've felt nothing but love and gratitude towards my daughter:  Love just for being my daughter...and gratitude for the opportunity to have a daughter like her.  Don't get me wrong, she's not perfect!  However, she's definitely a young lady that I can be proud of...AND I AM!

FATHERLY PLAN A:  With today being her 19th birthday, I wanted to do something nice.  I'd planned to make breakfast this morning (blueberry waffles, sausage links and hash browns), but by the time I woke up she was already gone!  TIME FOR FATHERLY PLAN B!!! 

FATHERLY PLAN B:  When she got home this afternoon  I casually gave her some money.  She said that she didn't need it, but I slid it under her bedroom door anyway!  I played it cool for the rest of the day -- UNTIL DINNER!  Knock-Knock (at her door)!!  When she opened it I was standing there (in complete darkness) holding a flame.  I told her to come with me, and I led her to our pitch-dark kitchen.  Suddenly the lights came on...and VOILA!!!  I was making her favorite --Pork Hotlinks in bbq sauce!  Next to that:  A bag of her favorite chips!  Next to that:  A large order of something else she loves -- JJ's French fries topped in lemon pepper and mild sauce!  Lastly, I turned my back on her!  When I turned back around, I was handing her Red Velvet Cake while singing "Happy Birthday." I can't sing worth a damn, but it's the thought that counts!  The look on her face was priceless!

Every year she sees her birthday like most young people do:  A time to celebrate and further spread ones wings.  What she doesn't know is that I celebrate her birthday just like it's my own.  I don't go out and party or anything, but I celebrate nonetheless!    When April 22nd rolls around it's a yearly reminder of the best day of my life! It's the day that MY STAR WAS BORN!   Funny thing is, before she was even conceived, I actually had a star named after her mother.  In the personage of my daughter, Bajani Whitehurst, I got my own star in return.  Happy Birthday Princess!  I LOVE YOU!!! 

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