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Florida and Wonderful News

Flew out to Florida with family
Our rented home had Jacuzzi and pool
Tropical sun with high humidity
Swimming and ice drinks to help keep us cool.

Disney parks were awesome and we had fun
From nine in the morning till late at night
With shows and fast rides to suit everyone
The firework shows were an amazing sight.

But things got better with news of great joy
China at Epcot we received a call
My youngest daughter had a baby boy
A Grandad again I felt ten feet tall.

Fantastic time we had with lots of fun
But nothing beats cradling a new grandson.

Written on 1st September 2018.

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Valsa George

Date: 10/17/2024 4:42:00 AM

Florida is a beautiful state, very much like Kerala where I live. I have been to Florida four times. My sister lives in Florida. The last time we went to Florida was in 2018 to attend my sister's son's marriage. We too enjoyed Disney land and the festivity of marriage as you enjoyed your vacation in Florida and the news of the birth of your grandson.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/17/2024 4:45:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I'm long overdue to visit the USA again, travelling as much as I can whilst my health allows. India is on my bucket list too. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 9/6/2018 11:54:00 PM

You got that right grandpa! What a great day!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/7/2018 2:23:00 AM

Thanks Timothy, yes indeed it was. Tom

Vickie Hurtt - Thayer

Date: 9/6/2018 7:09:00 AM

What A Great Way To Tell A Wonderful Story!...Loved Every Bit Of It...Congrats and Enjoy!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/6/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thank you very much Vicki, it was fantastic to receive the news,I'm still feeling on top of the world. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/5/2018 8:19:00 PM

Congratulations Grandpa, a terrific ending.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/5/2018 10:09:00 PM

Thank you very much Karen, it was amazing to see his picture on the phone a short time after he was born. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/5/2018 8:09:00 PM

Hello Tom … a charming and positive sonnet - nicely written - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/5/2018 10:11:00 PM

Thank you very much Lindsay, I was on top of the world when I wrote it. Tom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/5/2018 4:21:00 PM

GREAT poem, Tom! Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/5/2018 4:26:00 PM

Thank you very much Janice, happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 9/5/2018 11:09:00 AM

Congratulations Tom! Blessings to your daughter and your new grandson. Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/5/2018 2:56:00 PM

Thank you very much Charlie, it was great to receive the news when we were on holiday, couldn't wait to get home. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/5/2018 1:23:00 AM

wow wow, double the fun. A poem of great joy!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/5/2018 3:18:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, had a great time and the wonderful news was the icing on the cake. Tom

James Marshall Goff

Date: 9/4/2018 9:53:00 PM

Sounds wonderful, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/5/2018 3:17:00 AM

Thank you very much James. Regards Tom

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/3/2018 5:52:00 PM

Congrats! What wonderful news!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/3/2018 7:22:00 PM

Thank you Richard, it really made our day when we received the call. Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/3/2018 2:46:00 PM

what a splendid write with a bonus offer--another grandson-- enjoy your moment, tom..huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/3/2018 5:12:00 PM

Thank you very much Nette, it was a lovely surprise for us all. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/3/2018 2:08:00 PM

Main course (vacation) topped off with the sweetest of desserts (grandson). Congrats, ~ gw

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/3/2018 5:15:00 PM

Thank you Gershon, love your comment. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 9/3/2018 1:53:00 PM

Glad you not only enjoyed your vacation Tom, but also became a grandfather for a second time! Congratulations!! // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/3/2018 5:16:00 PM

Thank you Paul, we had a wonderful time but were anxious to get home to see him too. Tom

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/3/2018 8:49:00 AM

Congrats!!! grandpa Tom...you received a jewel from heaven...lovely sonnet my friend...love & birth...^WW^

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/3/2018 8:58:00 AM

Thank you very much WW, we are so grateful for our heavenly gift. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/3/2018 2:16:00 AM

- Oh, enjoy this time Tom :) - Congratulations on this little prince :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/3/2018 4:10:00 AM

Thank you very much Sunshine, he is a tiny little prince, held him on Saturday it felt so good. Tom

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/2/2018 7:54:00 PM

Very good...free spirited write expressing the joys of life... the ultimate having a grandson in your arms... All the best Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/3/2018 1:02:00 AM

Thank you Arturo, it certainly brightened our day when we got the call. My daughter sent pics straight away but have since had the pleasure of holding him. Hope you're well. Tom

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 9/2/2018 7:05:00 PM

Congratulations on the birth of your new grandson! What an exciting and joyful event for you and your family! This is such a lovely sonnet in commemoration of this blessed occasion and of your enjoyable holiday in Florida! Best wishes to you and yours, Tom! Love, blessings, and much happiness always. Pandita

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/3/2018 12:59:00 AM

Thank you Pandita, it was such a nice surprise to get the call, it certainly made our day, met him on Saturday for the first time. Hope you're well. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/2/2018 5:56:00 PM

How wonderful! A time you will always remember and hold dear. Congratulations on your new addition to your family! I loved reading of your joy in this poetic piece Tom. Nothing brings more joy than a newborn baby! : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/3/2018 12:56:00 AM

Thank you Connie, it was a lovely surprise and we couldn't wait to see him. So when he's older I'll take him to Florida. Tom

Roy Pett

Date: 9/2/2018 1:37:00 PM

Congratulations on becoming a grandad wonderful news and for writing this excellent sonnet Tom, I was in Florida in 1986 fantastic then though very humid, thanks for sharing my friend. :))

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/2/2018 1:51:00 PM

Thank you Roy. We had a great time and made it better when we got the good news, humidity was high and your clothes feel soggy after a day at the parks. We were lucky to have a pool at the house to cool off. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/2/2018 7:49:00 AM

Congratulations Tom. Very nice ! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/2/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thank you very much Heidi, it made our holiday better when we got the news. Tom

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/2/2018 7:25:00 AM

Congratulations Tom! What a wonderland holiday and a lovely write! Happy Sunday !!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/2/2018 8:50:00 AM

Thank you Mike, had a great time then we got the news whilst over there, it was great to meet him yesterday. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 9/2/2018 3:55:00 AM

Wow! Rejoice in bliss and blessings Tom. I can feel the glee into your words.. the joy into your exquisite life moments.. An amazing cheering Sonnet! I'm happy for you Tom, congratulations! Enjoy "cradling your new grandson"! A great joy to read. Be blessed always.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/2/2018 4:11:00 AM

Thank you very much Besma, met him for the first time yesterday,we are all so happy and grateful. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 9/2/2018 3:33:00 AM

After a wonderful holiday I'm sure you were so happy to get home to meet him Tom! many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/2/2018 3:38:00 AM

Thank you Jan, held him for the first time yesterday, so tiny. We wanted the holiday to speed up, great to be home to see him. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/2/2018 3:15:00 AM

Marvelous news that a new life has just begun. May the Lord keep him healthy and help him grow to be as good a man as his grandfather. Thank you for sharing. Wonderful poem dear, Tom! It brought back memories of multiple trips I had in Florida when living in Canada. Happy you enjoyed your stay there!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/2/2018 3:41:00 AM

Thank you Demetrios, met him for the first time yesterday, a little miracle. It was great to be home to meet him. Tom