Hakuna Matata

Gino

Today, the 30th of September is the 19th birthday of my youngest son, Gino. Again, I cannot give him the usual bear hug, but let me dedicate this post to him - The children of Africa, and the lyrics of one of my favorite songs, We are the World, composed by Michael Jackson.

He must be thirsty

There comes a time when we hear a certain call.  When the world must come together as one.  There are people dying and it's time to lend a hand of life. The greatest gift of all.

They dress very smart

We can't go on pretending day by day. That someone, somewhere will soon make a change.  We are all part of God's great big family, and the truth, you know, Love is all we need.

Sharing very little

We are the world, we are the children.  We are the ones who make a brighter day.  So let's start giving.  There's a choice we're making.  We're saving our own lives.  It's true we'll make a better day.  Just you and me.

Giving them opportunity

Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares.  And their lives will be stronger and free.  As God has shown us by turning stones to bread.  So we all must lend a helping hand.

They learn to care

When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all.  But if you just believe there's no way we can fall.  Let us realize that a change can only come.  When we stand together as one.

Mike, the knitter and his brother

What will the future bring?

Joanne and her brother cooking cassava

Enjoy your teens, Gin... but don't forget how we enjoyed watching Lion King and humming....

Hakuna matata........
It means no worries for the rest of your days.

Getting an education